THE
TAKES TIME
English Are TIGER TIM Only Sensible OFF FOR A
Race
-Says American
Who Was Once
A
H.K. Resident
former American resi.
dent of Hongkong, now
in London, has been uttering rhapsodies about England and Englishmen.
He is Mr. John Dowrick, former Manager of the American Express Com- pany's office in Hongkong, now Manager of the Com pany's branch in London.
"The English are the only
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1936.
PHOTOGRAPH
Big Canadian Trade Mission ਕਈ Coming
Dominion To Send Delegation To Hongkong
RADIO BROADCAST
Dance Music From The Hongkong Hotel
Z.E.K. PROGRAMME
From Z. D. W, one wavelength of 355 metres (049 kllocycles):
5-8 pun. European Programme. 6-7 p.m. A felny of the Dance Orchestra from the If ngkong Hotel Roof Garden,
7pm. Rule in Costa Memories, 1: The King's Horses. 2. Medley of Marches. 3. Waltz Time--Med- ley. 4. Dancing Butterty. 5. A Thousand Goodnights. 5. True.
7.20 "Drury Lane l'untomime
7.30 p.m. Closing Local Stock
his Orchestra,
7.33 p.m. Leslie Jeffries and
HO
[ONGKONG will shortly
receive a visit from a big Memories," Canadian Trade delegation. Quotations.
The Mission, which is to visit the Far East under the auspices of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, will
"Tiger, Thin" the Heer cubs captured by canites in Amoy, is inpatient leave Vancouver on January
to get back to his bottle and would spare only a few serands for the photographer, He was reared on the boltle by Mrs. H. St. John Wilding, wife of the Commissioner of Customs fu Aniny, and will shortly go to. Whipmade Zon.
sensible people in Europe," Black
said Mr. Dowrick, in an interview published in the London Daily Express. ›
"Americans are impressed : by the solidity of England. They have deep admiration for the English calm and! control in the midst of the
havoc on the Continent.
May
Death Sweep Far East
DR. JAMESON-CARR, world-famous tropical discase specialist, says the stage is set in the Far East for the "greatest discase catastrophe since the Black Death.'
The doctor, a special member of the Yellow Fever Commission in Brazil, has just completed a tour of Malaya.
He condemns the apathy and fatalism of the natives and health i authorities of the East towards the mosquito peril.
"Americans, favoured by the return of good times, are doing their touring in England because they think the English are the only sensible people In Europe. ¦ They know they will get a square.
"I was billen everywhere I went, deal in England. They don't. Jameson-Carr said, describing his know what to expect on the Can-; first few days in Singapore,
"Mosquito. carriers < tinent."
Fever Are rife here," he said.
The fond of American so- journers in London usually sub- sides at the end of July. Instead, this year, it has mounted record figure.
10 a
Mr. Dowrick estimated that there
20,000 were
American tourists in London last month- 5,000 more than during the month of July. "It is easily the grealest season in seven years," he said.
Mr. Dowrick should know what For almost he is talking about. a decade he has been unofficiall guide, protector, nurse, confessor. and guardian angel to thousands of American tourists in London each year.
It is interesting to note that. Mr. Dowrick first came in contact with British people in consider able numbers when he was pointed Manager of the American Express branch in Hongkong over a decade ago.
BRITISH REFUGEES
CLERGY APPEAL FOR AID FOR DESTITUTE
ap-
London, Sept. 18. A message from St. Jean.de Luz states that all British subjects who desired to leave Bilbao have been evacuated. They were taken either there or to Bordeaux,
now
St.
The British Consul at Bilbao and the Consulate Staff arrived at Jean de Laz this afternoon on board HMS. Exmouth.
Seventy British subjects have pre- ferred to remain in Bilbao for busi- ness reasons. Bilbao Is reported to be calm though in hourly expecta- attack-British tlon of insurgent Wireless.
Archbishops' Appeal
London, Sept. IV. A letter appears in this morning's papers signed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, the Archbishop of Westminster and others appealing for funds for British refugees from Spain, many of whom have reached England entirely destitute. About 400 are being from charitable funds and parable number still in Gibraltar or Marseilles are also dependent on charity. Harrowing examples are, clied of men and women who have spent most of their lives in Spain businesses ond bullt up prosperous
maintained
a com-
or professional connections and who have had to leave behind everything down to smallest personal effects. A Committee has been formed to o Kanise help for the refugees- British Wireless.
Filipinos Evacuated
Madrid, Sept. 20. The latest Ilst of persons evacuated from Madrid includes Lieut. Col. Christobel Cerquells, of the Phillp- pino Constabulary (retired) and Mrs. Cerqueila, and their child, Mr. An- tonio Karag, Filipino newspaper cor-
respondent, and his wife and child, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Trullench and sen, Mr. Alfred Cerquella, Mr. Carlos Cerquella, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Maria Gay, Mr. and Mrs. Vicente Gay, Mr. Jacobo Gay, Mr. R. Jimenez Pardeil, Mrs. Susic Guerra, Mrs. Remedio Heyes and Mrs. Narcisa Luzarin, all of the Philippines.-United Press.
natives." he added, "that the fever would spread throughout the Far East far more quickly than isolated eases could be dealt with."
Dengue
"it
The doctor points out that
a
the event of yellow fever breaking out in Malayu, the inosquito vectors would be present in inillians to transport has introduced spread the terrible scourge,
"And such in the apathy of the
HE TO
HAD BUY
al new dainger of the disenge beinst eairled all over the world.
THE MONEY EVERYTHING
This is the latest story going the rounds. It concerns an un- known Chinese gentleman who called on the Chairman of Directors of a well-known Hongkong Company, and indicated that he wished
to buy a certain large city block.
"I have decided to buy———Build- ing," said the visitor, as unconcerned-
ly as though he was buying a pound Signed By King Kong
of ten.
Deciding thai the man was either a practical Joker, or non..compus mentus, the luipan rood-humouredly enquired "How much are you pre- pared to pay for it?"
Ten million dollars," repiled the other.
"Nonsense," said the talpan. "I ist worth every cent of fifteen million."
"Very well," agreed the buyer. **! must have the building to-day, and will pay Afteen million dollars now,
The apparent seriousness of the man began to impress the taipari, who pointed out that it would be necessary to call a meeting of his Board of Directors, who in turn would consult the Company's sollei tors.
Of Hongkong
---A--visitor- to -- Wolston--Parish Church, Warwickshire, asked for the visitors' book.
He signed it with solemn dignity. When he had gone on official looked up the signature. The visitor had signed himself as "King Kong of Hongkong."
ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY
COMMITTEE APPEALS TO LOCAL SCOTS
In the meantime, the potential buyer was naked how he proposed to make payment, and was he prepared The duly of all Scots in the Colony to hand over a cheque there und to join the Society is stressed by the then.
Committee of St. Andrew's Society 'n "Certainly noi," said the other. "Its report for the year ended August cannot wait for formalities, but will 131, to be presented at the 55th, annual pay you in cash now."
general meeting in the Board Room of Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., next Friday at 5.45
95 p.m.
Asie was carrying a suit case, the taipan began. to visualise it being crammed with notes of high de-f nomination.
| 19.
Arrangements for a round table conference in thia Colony are in the hands of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.
The Frolicsame Hare (Hope), Dance of the Jcicles (Russell), Springtime Serenade (Jonny Hey- ens), The Balkan Princes-Valse (Rubens), Evensong (Easthope Martin), Le Cygne (The Swan) (Saint-Saens).
7.53 p.m. Two Songs by Dino Borgioli (Tenor).
1. Songs by Mother Taught rat Dvorak), 2. Morgen (R. Strauss, Op. 27. Nu, 4).
8 p.m. Local. Time Signal, Wen- ther feport and announcements.
8.03 p.m.
Chinese Studio Concert. 11 p.m. Close Down. 8.05-11
p.m. European
Pro- Fre-
The Mission will have the full support of the Canadian Depart-gramme From ZER. on a ment of Trade of Commerce, and quency of 640 kilocycles. the co-operation of the Canadian
8.05 p.m. Songs by Richard Tauber (Tenor). Eileen Joyce Manufacturers' Association.,
(Pianoforte).
The Mission will spend a day in.
1. Songs-My every thought, my Canton, and after a few days in one desire (Lehr), Loveliest of Wo Hongkong will proceed to Saigen, men (char), 2. Pinnoforte Solos- Angkor, Bangkok and Singapore. Si Qureau J'Elats, A Tol je Volerais La Danse D'Or (Ricardo. Plek). From Singapore the Canadians (Bird Study) (Henselt), En Route will retrace their steps to Hong-Concert Study) (Palmeren), 3. kong and return to Vancouver via Songs-My dearest one (Tauber). Yokohama, Kobe and Nagasaki, Lady of Love (Touber).
8.27 p.m. "He Wanted Adventure."
p.m.
News and announcements
It is possible that visits will also be paid to Peiping. Mukden, Seoul
and Tokyo.
The object of the Mission is to extend, by personal contacts and friendly open discussions, the corridors of commerce with the countries visited.
NO UNIVERSITY APPEAL
With reference to the statement that an appeal on behalf of the University of Hongkong for an in- creased grant had to be turned down by the Government owing to the Colony's financial position, we are in- formed that no appeal has been made.
SLASHING ATTACK
ก
from London.
0.20 p.m. "Concerto No. 2 in D Minor" (Wieniawski, Op. 22) played by Heifetz (Violin) and The London
Philharmonic Orchestra.
9.37 p.m. Debroy Somers Band, Dixieland-Selection.. Memories of Horatio Nicholls.
Orchestra.
9.54 p.m. "Out of the Rag Bug" Medley by Harry Roy and his
10 p.m. Big Ben from London. Dance Music.
11 p.m. Close Down.
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C265 LIFE BEGINS WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE...Hildegarde.
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Transmission 1
C278 IN A VIENNA BEER GARDEN
Mantovani Orch.
C215 HILL BILLY. MEDLEY
.Turner Layton.
C267
Turner Layton,
(0.3.D., U.S.B.)
C275
| FOUND A BIT OF PARIS
Lucienine Boyer..
IT'S~A-THRILL-ALL-OVER-AGAIN;
C133
FIESTA
Accordeon Band.
COUCOU
C175 BC10024
Russ Morgan Orch.
RED SAILS IN THE SUNSET
BC10036 ROSE MARIE
C108
WHITE HOUSE RESENTS NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Washington, Sept. 19.
A sensation has been caused by u slushing attack from the White House on a "certain notorious news- paper owner" in connection with the Presidential compaign.
No name is mentioned.
A statement issued says that the White House has learned that the newspaper owner in question plan- ned an attempt to give the impres sion that President nousevelt "pas- sively accepts the support of allen organisations hostile to the Ameri- can form of Government."
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It adds, "Such articles are con- ceived in malice born of political strife and are deliberately framed to give a false impression. The President does not want and does not welcome the vote or support of any individual group
taking orders from allen sources."--Reuter. The report states that the balance
Murphy on Holiday at credit of the General Fund is "Fifteen million dollara in cash," he | $2,870.76 to which fails to be added
Washington, Sept. 18.. almost choked "that will take a lot $10,000 invested in Pubile Works four The Department of State an- of counting."
per cent. Redemption Loan 1933.nounces that Mr. Frank Murphy. "Not at all," said the other, who The £500 invested in three and half former High Commissioner of the proceeded to hand over a one-dollar per cent. War Lonn is held for Philippines, who was successful In Government of Hongkong Treasury account of the late J. R. M. Smith the Michigan Democratie guberha note, at the same time exclaiming: Scholarship Fund.
torial primaries last week, is at pre- "Here Is Afteen million dollars, A sum of 5083.10 was expended; sent on vacation at Hot Springs, pointing the printed statement at during the year in assisting distressed Virginia, and it is unknown when the top of the note which reads Sealsmen.
he will go to Washington.--United' "These "holes are legal tender for the
The annual ball in celebration of Press. payment of any amount?"
St. Andrew's Day was held_in_the; Peninsula Hotel on Friday, Nuvem- ber 20, 1935.
Following the precedent set in PICKPOCKETS GAOLED previous years, the allocation of Poppy Day contributions resulted in $1,004.08 being remitted to the Beltisi Legion, Scotland.
OFFENCES TAKE PLACE IN
CITY STREETS
The thell of a leather wallet con Inining $1.02 from Young
Po, brought a sentence of five months' hard Jabour to Kwong Lam, 10, unemployed, when he pleaded guilty to the offence before Mr. S. F. Balfour at the Central Magistracy on Saturday,
it is with the deepest regret that the Committee records the deaths of the following members-Mr. J. J. Bell Irving, Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, Dr. R. M. Gibson and Mr. W. Johnstone.
Membership
2.15 p.m. Ber A Recital hy. Evelyn
Breiney (Australian Моргала
and David Buchan (Pianoforte). 2.45 p.m. "Down to the Sea in Bhipa: Bea
Harvest."
J. p.m. The 11.8.C. Empleo Orchestra, 3.35 p.m. The News and Announcements. Greenwich Time Rignal at p.m.
Transmission 2
46,8,G. 6.9.II.)
p.m. Big Ben.
lland, 145 pm. Talk.
A p.m. Dance Music.
Haydn Heard and his
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1.15 p.m. llvmage to Huston,
Greenwich Time Signal at 9 p.m.
• p.ru.
The Nawa and AnnounceriPTİR. 1.25 p.m. A necital by Ernest WhJtfeld
Transmission 3
(0.8.G., G.S.F., G.,H)
10 p.m. ix Ben. Gramophone Records. 10.35 p.m. Talk
10.50 p.m. Masirat Injertude. 10.35 p.m. A Nonata Recital. 11.30 p.m. The Tatel Victoria Orrhentem. 1155 Dm. The News and Announcementa.
Greenwich Time Signal at 12 mon 12.15 m. The Broadhurst Repler. 13.42 a.m. Talk.
FAMILIAR
TRICK
ORTAINING MONEY BY A PROMISE OF WORK
The familiar trick of promising to get jobs for unemployed men and obalning money from them, was used by Chu Yim-fuk, 25, unemploy ed, who was fined a total of $160, in default three months' hard labour, by Mr. W. Schodeld at the Central two charges of obtaining $3 by false pre- tences from three unemployed men. at Jardine's Bazaar, and $4 from five unemployed men ut Queen's Road Central.
| WEDDING ON THE PEAK Magistracy on Saturday, on
POLICE OFFICIAL'S BRIDE
FROM NEW ZEALAND
afternoon
A pretty wedding took place on said that on September 14 defendant Delective Sub-Inspector, Johnson Saturday Church, the Rev. W. Baines Hennessy Road and gave the foki an at tho Peak went into the Talk Foon rice shop in oflelating, when Miss Norah Grehom order for rice to be dellevered to an Haggitt, daughter of the Very Rev. unknown ship at Shaukivan. At the Dean Haggitt of Nelson, New Zea- same time he asked the foki whether During the year 18 ordinary memland, and the late Mrs. P. B. Haggit, he had any friends who wanted jobs. bers joined the Suclety or were re-became the Instated, and the membership now Thompson, A.S.P., son of the Rev. defendant, who asked them to accom
bride of Mr. W. P. The faki introduced three men to stands at 43 life members and 454 and Mrs. E. Thompson, of Sensalter pany him as far as Jardine's Bazaar, Delective-Sergeant T. Cashman ordinasy members, a total of 407.
Vicarage, Whitstable, Kent.
He there asked them for $1 each, The winner of the J. R. M. Smith sufd that about 9.30 am. on Friday, complainant was
The brkle, dressed in a blue and also took them to a photographer's walking along Scholarship is Miss Muriel McCaw.
shop and Queen's Road Central when a dis- to whom the Society's congratulations marocain frock patterned with white inken. He then went with them to their photographs frlet watchman saw defendant take) are due.
daisies and carrying a bouquet of Butterfield and Swire's depot In urse. He seized defendant and
white Jasmine and guelder rose Wanchal, and went alone into the found the purse under his hat.
Wison, as Matron of Honour, wear-building and disappeared.
Mrs. Geoffrey A similar sentence was inflicted on Join the Society. Any changes in
On September, 10, defendant per- Kwong Ping, 21, unemployed, who address of present members should brown ensemble and carrying petrated the same trick at the Man admitted the theft of a wallet con- be intimated to the Honorary Secre- bouquet of yellow and taining $5 from Wong Li-lung, taries in order to keep the records
gindioli.
Sheung rice shop at West Point. He Detective-Sergeant D. Mann
got hold of five men, and while they sold complete and up to date, and to
The Hon. Mr. T. H. King gave were having their platographs taken defendant look the wallet from com- ensure that all communications are the bride away, while Mr. A. R. She disappeared. He got 80 cents plainant near Lee Yuen Street East, received by members.
Major. performed the duties of best from cach man.
The Committee again stress the
was attended by duty of all Scots In the Colony to
Grange
hund
and handed it to an accomplice, who The thanks of the Society are due man, The wedding reception was The accountant of the shop later escaped. Defendant had a previous to Mr. D. Black for kindly auditing held at No. 157. The Peak, a large saw defendant in the street and had conviction.
number of friends attending.
the accounts for the year.
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INDIAN LOVE CALL.. ON WITH THE WALTZ
..Bing Crosby.
.Ted Flo Rita.
Gipsy Orch.
C128 THE VOLGA BOATMAN Balalaika Orch, with Chorus.
ON THE VOLGA RIVER (In Russian)',
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