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THE
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, NOVEMBER
ADVANCE STARTS SUCCESSFUL FETE
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
FUNCTION
ITALIANS HEADING
FOR MAKALE ́·
The annual bazaar and al fresco Romo, Nov. 2.
fote organized by the Society of St. As a result of the past week's Vincent de Paul in aid of needy Lactivities on the war fronts in folk of the Colony was held yesterday East Africa the Italians in the in the grounds at the Rosary Church, north appear to be still a con- Chatham Road. The Bazaar
many hundreds of visitors
at
There has also been no general animated *cene being continued, advance, though the vanguards of under electric lights of all colours, all three army corps have pushed to 10 p.m. by which time most of the forward.
stalls were depleted.
siderable distance from Makaloted with the carnival spirit, tho
the left, tinder General
Those of the fat. Army Corps on Santini,
4.
1935.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Sunday, Oct. 27.--Mr. N. E. Young, M-C and Mr. Gerald F. Tyrrell left Government House.
Monday, Oct. 28,-His Excellency received, the Honourable George i Dern, Secretary of Wor for thu United States of America.
·CHINA TO GO OFF SILVER
MANAGED
CURRENCY
PLAN
Shanghai, Nov, 3. The Chinese Government to-
His Excellency, attended by Captain] night issued an announcement on W. J. R. Cragg, ADC., returned the the curroney situation reading as call of the Secretary of War.on board follows the U.S.S. Chester,
The Chinese Government in or- His Excellency, attended by Captain der to conserve the currency ro- W. J. R. Cragg. AD-C., was the guest serven of the country and to effect at a luncheon party at the Shok-O
have reached the Mainece Wells, less extrar, while making the Country Club, given by Mr. and Mrs. Jasting mensures In currency and
For ways and means of capturing thu
a pleasure, It is difficult effective campaign than that with to imagine a more diversified and which the visitor came into contact once fairly within the grounds of the Bazaar,
wint
Lambert Dunbar, in honour of the banking, reform has decreed effec- Secretary of War and Mrs. George, five from to-morrow November 4. II. Dorn.
firstly, that bank notes issued by the three Government His Excellency, attended by Captain namely the Gentral Bank of China, W. J. R. Cragg, ADC. was present the Bank of China, and the Bank-
the
A Case For She-Ko.
She-ko, the soothing, cooling i rapidly healing ointment, is an ide banks, frst-aid remedy for injuries to t
skin.
American Consul-General and Mrs of Communications shall be full Charles L. Hoover at the Peninsula legal tender and the banknote re- Hotel, in honour of the Secretary of serves of the three banks shall be War and Mrs. George H. Dern. placed under unified control.
:..
Cuts, scratches, abrasions, buri sealds, blisters, bruises, insect bit quickly heal when She-ko is applied. eczema, lich, ringworm, head or Equally good for skin complain ulcers,
dry and wet sor pimples and external piles. The noles of all other issuing
Keep a tin in the home. Sold do banks will continue in circulation all medicine vendors, or from the
but will gradually be withdrawn Williams Medicine Company, 4
Tuesday, Oct. 29-1lis Excellency received Comunnder Albano Oliveira.
Captain W. J. R. Cragg, ave, én and replaced by notes of the Con- Klangse Road, Shanghai, 30 cents p behalf of His Excellency, returned the tral Bank.
package, post-free, calt on board the Portuguese Gunbont Macau,
than half way between Adigrat and Makale.. The native corps, In the centre, have reached Ilaualen, a market town in fertile country, which is important both
at a dinner party given by He was besigned with pleas to from political and military view take a chance of getting a bottlo points. The 2nd. Army Corps, on of champaguo; for. teti.. cents," the right, has sent advance guards was told that he could win a turkey,
and along the main caravan
must have been more to route the point na the sky darkened and from Adowa to Makale and by this appetites,
keen, was offered Krey time they have probably reached sizzling hot dog" and other de the Ueri River...
Jiencies,
Souvenirs,
surprise poc- General De Bono appears to be kets,
games, American planning an advance shortly to a Bottery, and numerous other at- line extending from the Danakil
tractive
aldeshows and entertain desert on the left roughly along meats were there to be bought or tried. Dolls atid ather suitable Gheva River southward to Makale, and then along the Taksents were on display while the kaze River to the point where it desiredenir Stoll
helpers did all that could bo willing
meets the Eritrean frontier.
Run by the St. The line, when finally secured, Mary's Ladies Association, Kowloon will include. Makale and
The following ladies Tonr
are in Mrs. A. Alves, Mrs. E. stitute
charge: gigantic bulge into d'Aquino, Miss M. Roza-Pereira, Mrs. Ethiopian territory, ft will pre-A. Sllyn, Mrs. D. Remedios,
Mrs. bably take two months to con- Xavior, Mrs. J. Sousa, Mrs. Lawrence. solidate.-Reuter,
Little Flower Stall, comprising
the following
departments: Surprise Cake, in charge of Miss C. Gonsalves; Holl Stall, Miss A. Cordeiro: Dice
tho
i
con-
Capital As Goal
Rome, Nov. 2.
In a communique received her Stall, Miss C. Xavier; Dollar Stall, to-day General De Bono reports that intensive reconnaissances
and Cheralta zones with a view to the immediate resumption of operations.
E.
1, Lopen: Sale Stall, Mi SILVA Card Stall, Misa R. have been made in the Haramat Surprise Packet, Miss W. Savier; St. Joan of Are C.Y.L.A. Stall, run by the Chinese Cathelle Young Ladies Society, Hongkong, and consisting of Game, in charge of Miss E. Ghow: the following departments: Fishing thus Lighting Candles. Misses ). Loung await-and V. Yiu; litung Bells, Miss M. American Lottery, Miss J.
It is reported that some troops are already on the move officially confirming the long e drive ou Makale with Ababa as the Italians' goal-United Press.
Addis
No new.nutes are to be laqued
...
His Excellency, attended by Captain by there banks and all their un institution which will deal excl W. J. R. Cragg, A.D.C., was present at Issued notes, as well as banknotesively with mortgage business. the Kowloon Cricket Club to witness reseryes, are to be deposited with
the Central Bank,
Secondly, all dobta expressed in terms of silver shall be discharged
Plans are completed Jay which th national budget, will be balance within 18 months.
the professional exhibition tennis matches given by M. Henri Cochet.
His Excellency gave a dinner party in honour of the Secretary of War and Mrs. George H. Dern at Govern- by payment of legal tender and The Government is determined i ment flouse. The following were notes of the nominal amount due. avoid inflation
present:
and
will tal Thirdly, all holders of silver will energetic mensures to donl wit His Excellency Major-General F. S. and Mrs. Thackeray, His Honour Sir be required to exchange their sil-speculation and attempts to brin about unwarranted increases i Atholl and Lady MacGregor, Mr. andver for legal tender and notes.
prices.-Renter. Mrs. Charles L. Hoover, Brigadier- General Creed R. Cox, Captain f. H. Fourthly, the exchange value of Chinese dollar will be kept Abbett, Mrs. Harry and Miss Coates, the Mr, and
and Mrs. Lambert Dunbar, Mr.stable at the present level and for
M.
Taggart, Mr. Lawrence this purpose the Government banks Mr. James Dern, Mr.will buy and sell foreign exchange Cootes and Mr. W. S. An unlimited quantities.
Oct. 30-Miss Mary Smith left Government House,
.
Banking Changes
Position Summarized
Shanghai, Nov. 3. The Finance Ministry has mad atatement, effective as froz Monday, nationalising silver an announcing that the note issues d the Central Bank of China, th
His Excellency, attended by the The Government-owned Central Bank of China and the. Bank d personal stat, held an investituro at Bank is to be re-organised as the Communications, be unifled an St. John's Ambulance leadquarters. Central Reserve Bank of China, serve as full legal tender whil
Thursday, Oct. 31-1sellency and will be owned principally by. other banks' note Issues will presided at a meeting of the Executive the Banks and the general public, Kradually withdrawn. Counell. by Mr. J.
eventual Sale of Fancy Articles, Miss
Trucks on Move
Asmara, Nov. 2. Long columns of trucks have begun moving towards the front In an atmosphere indicative of an early resumption of an offensive. The occupation of Makale is expected at any moment, while the aerial activity, led by Count] Ciano, is greatly intensified. United Prens.
Advance Starts
May Chan.
Ton Cents Stall run Ribeiro and helpera. Dixon and helpers.
Children of Mary Stall, Miss F.
Specint Stall, Mrs. Triggs and helpers.
St. Teresa's C.Y.M. Society Stall, in charge of Messrs. Chan Yap Yu, R. Lin, Peter Y.T. Lo and F. Loo,
Hot Dog and Ten Stall, organised
Mr. J. Notoulin and helpura, C Y. W.
W. Society Stall, run by the St. Mary's Chinese Catholic Young Ladies Association,
Rome, Nov. 3., Photo Stall, run by the members of A message from Asmara states the Photographic Society of Wah that the Italian advance towards Yan College,, under the direction of Makale has been resumed. The Mfr. P. Dragon units involved in this manoeuvre
Are
Blackshirt Battalion,
Donation Received
Askaris. artillery and irregulars, The S. C. M. Post on Saturday and 1,600 men commanded by Itas received a donation of $5 to the Gugsa. They comprise the 1st. St. Vincent de Paul Society from Army Corps under General Sergt-Major A. Steer: Pirolis.
Acknowledgments
It is not stated whether the The Society of St. Vincent do 2nd. Army Corps from Adawa is Paul acknowledges with grateful also on the move.--Reuter. appreciation and thanks the re- ceipt of the following donations and gifts to the Fete on November 3.
A United Press message states that 126,000 men are taking part in the advance.
Start at Dawn
Rome. Nov, 3. A message from Asmara states that a general drive opening the second phase of the Italian occupation of Ethiopia started shortly before 1 a.m. this (Sun- day) morning.
The Italians' objective is the occupation of the southern portion of Tigre Province.-United, Press, Selassie's Highway
Asmara, Nov, 3. The occupation of Makale wül] be of tremendous importance to The Italians for it will place them within easy striking distance of the highway conneeing Tigre Province with Addis Ababa,"
This
rond is ironically re- ferred to as "Selassie's 250 mile highway which will cause his downfall."United Preas.
Italy's Losses
Rome, Nov. 1.
It is officially announced that
193.officers and mon of the Italian
Wah Yan Collego's Boys. $120.40 Mr. W. B. Finnigan
20.00 Ladies' Pious. Union, Kow-
Jona
31.80 St. Francis Convent, for various articles.
Messrs. the Wing On Co. Ltd., for one parcel candies.
Canossian Institute for 50
Messra. Matsumura & Sabara for one parcel Japanese ware & toys.
articles.
Messrs.. The Central Trading" Co. for 2 doz. bottles whiskles & wines
Messrs. Compagnie Optor for 1/2 doz. quarts «Mumm's cham- pagne.
Mesars. L. Rondon & Co. for 1
ease Hennessy brandy, 1% doz. pencils, and 10 boxen miniaturo brandy.
Messrs. II. Ruttonjce & Sons for one case Hongkong Beer.
army have died in East Africa tralians have not lost a singlo
between January 1 and October nan on any front since the fight-
81;
Of these only five were killing around Adówa.
ed in action.-Reuter.
In addition 198 labourers have
died sineo January 1.
"The Real Thing."
Rome, Nov. 3.
"The whole. real thing at last," is
No mention is made of the re- the description which Italian press ported massacre of a supply train cables from Asmara give of the by Ethioplan warriors two days advance of the Northern Army.—
ago, and it would appear that the| Reuter,
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THE PUPILS OF
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ON
WEDNESDAY, (TH NOVEMUSK, 1937
NCS DAN SHAR25), PARI PROCEEDS TO
THE HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY ALONUON HOSPITAL
putas Cuec?na? +
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thus becoming an independent in- Excellency Mr. N. L. Smith left
stitution devoting itself chiefly to Government House
Sir W. T. Southor, KE, C., maintaining the stability of the and Indy Southoru, On.r, resumei nation's currency. residence at Government House.
Sir
Nov. 1-is Excellency
Southern, K-BLE,, CMA,, Te-
The Central Reserve Bank will hold reserves under the Banking
E
It is stated that the Governiner Banks will buy and reit Foreig exchange in unlimited quantitie for the purpose of maintaining th present exchange value of th Chinese dollar.
"The Government la determine the Administration of the System Act as a depository of all
public funtis, and will provide to avoid inflation, and will tak vernment,
Sir W. T. Southorn, centralised re-discount facilities for energetic measures to deal wit K.BE., CMG, appointed Mr. J. II. Bother Banks, but will not under-speculation." Lee to be his Private Secretary, and take general commercial business, It is announced that the Centre Lieut. (Local Capinin) W. J. R. After a period of two years It Bank will be re-organised as th Cragg, to be his Aide-de-Camp. will enjoy the sole right of note Central Reserve Bank owned prin
Saturday, Nov. 2-Prof, and Mes.
Isgue.
cipally by the Banks and the genera W. I. Gerrard lunched at Government
Measures which are being pre-public, and be devoted chiefly t
House.
His Excellency, attended by Captain Pared for strengthening the com- maintaining the stability of th W. J. R. Cragg, ADC, and accommercial banking system, giving in- Nation's currency. panied by Lady Southorn, was present creased liquidity under sound condi- After two years lt will enjoy th at the 11th. Extra Race Meeting heldtions for the commercial banks, sole right of note issue. Unite at Happy Valley,
include the creation of a specialPress.
*SINKING FAST! LIFEBOATS GONE!
MEN WILD WITH FEAR!?
AND THEN THE RADIO WENT DEAD! While a beautiful girl and 60 men - battled for life in the merciless grip of a dread typhoon!
Ann Sothern
Nowost of young Screen Stars in
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From the play by Parcy Mendley.
Screen play by
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