HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEEK-END SECTION
Girls' and Boys' Corner
Dear Kiddles,
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You certainly Eked last werk's Competition, in which you had to find hidden birds and animals, My word, what a number of entries came in. And most of them were correct, tou, jo that it was largely a mulier of aca the winners,
of work when came to
Competition was very keen in the Senior Section, but the best effort was that of Alan Cutcher (aged 10), ef 21 Fung Tal Terrace. However, the entry sent in by Peggy Barton (aged 13) was so good that I've decided to award her a consolation prize.
In the Junior Sellon, the prize gors to lan Charles McNay (aged 8), I
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Commended for good work this week are the following Seniors:-Ruth Barnett, Christopher Kingsbury, Aurea Marques, Allee Silva, Ada Foster, Con Wong. Andrew Chea, Margaret Choa, Franels Marcal, May Quon, Eva Grady and Irene Mann; and the following
Juniors: Elzabeth Harm graves, Anthony Platt, Mary Fitz- Gerald, Pinky Silva, Anthony Cutcher, Dorothy Dawson and Margaret Chuler.
tar-
Now, children, this week's Competi- on is not too hard, and I expect lots of you will enter. All you have to da
s to name the twelve objects shown
in the silhouette sketch. Make a neal sumbered 1st, and send your entries
o Unele Eddle, clo. "Hongkong Tric-
Will the winners call at the "Tele-wash, so as to reach him not later graph" Office for thefe prizes? If they than 4 pm, on Wednesday. Don't also go to the Pingem Studio, 6h floor, China Buting, they will çach gt a photoxth of themselves free of charge. This will apply to all winners in future, so that in fact the winners will henceforth get two kiddies, prizes instead of one.
forget to give your age; some com- petitors d'd forget this week, and it was thus impossible to say to which class they belonged, and they
out. Now, get busy, therefore ruled
were
UNCLE EDDIE
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1937
THE SERIES EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT-INSPECTOR PLAYFAIR'S NOTEBOOK: 13
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The Kaklamanos Forgeries
UMBELL,” said Playfair to his sergeant, "I want you to come along to my room.”
"Very good, sir," said Dumbell. "What's up?" . -
"I want to show you something new,”
When the two men were seated-Playfair at his desk; Dumbell, under Playfair's directions, to one side of him-the Inspector embarked on his explanations.
"As you know, Dumbell, I'm in charge of the Kaklamanos case. Dr. Gregory Kaklamanos, arrested last night at Southampton, is concerned in the distribution of forged banknotes on an almost unprecedented scale. They've put eighty thousand pounds' worth into circulation, to the certain knowledge of the Bank. Unfortunately, the case against Kaklamanos- who is, I believe, the most dangerous member of the gang-—is anything but watertight.
"However, he's not the only, one we know about. There's strong cir. cumstantial evidence—not strong enough, unfortunately, to justify an arrest -connecting Kaklamanos with a certain Mr. Fontenoy Hoole. Fontenoy Hoole is a man of education; a dealer, in a high-class way, in old coins and stamps. I've reason to believe that Hoole, who has a country, house near Burford, is the principal distributor of the Kaklamanos forgeries. They've That's been circulating extensively in Cirencester, Swindon and Oxford. pretty fishy in itself.
"Anyway, to cut a long story short, Hoole's come here, at my request, for a chat. He's waiting in an ante-room now. I want to try and establish -what probably he'll deny-that there's some connection between him and Kaklamanos. All you have to do, Dumbell, is to sit there, and to listen care. fully to what transpires.”
"Very good, sir,” said Dumbell.
Fontenoy Hoole was in his early fifties; a well-dressed man with an air of distinction about him. Dark glasses gave him an enigmatic appearance. He bowed courteously to Playfair (though not without a hint of irony), and taking out a gold cigarette-case, invited the Inspector to smoke. Playfair os courteously declined.
"I won't beat about the bush," he said, motioning Hoole to a seat. "I appreciate your coming here, and I'll tell you at once what it's about. P’H put all my cards on the table. There is evidence, Mr. Hoole, which connects you with Dr. Kaklamanos. And Dr. Kaklamanos, as you may have heard, has been arrested for forgery."
I Hoole started at Playfair, but betrayed no agitation. Dr. who he anked.
"Kallamanos."
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"Never heard the name."
"Dear me," said Playfair, "I was afraid that's what you'd say, Mr. Hoolo. You're not willing to help us? You don't, of course, have to answer ques- tions; on the other hand, if you're not concerned in the forgeries there's no reason why you shouldn't."
"I'd do anything I could to help," replied,Fontenoy Hoole emphatically. "That's what I'm here for. But as for your Doctor Kak-whatever you said just now-] tell you, I've never heard of him."
"You'd do anything to help?" said Playfair. "You meen that, Mr.. Hoole ?"
"Certainly."
"Then will you begin by establishing your innocence?" "Of course. But how?"
"By submitting yourself to an Association Test."
"What on earth," asked Hoole, "is that?"
Playfair laughed. “It's quite simple. I read out a list of words; to each you respond at once with the first word that suggests itself to you. For instance, I say Bradman; you respond with Century, Dumbell hero times your reactions with a stop-watch. I warn you," he added, with a smile, "I shall try and stump you if I can."
Hoole hesitated. Then he, too, half-smiled. “I'll take your test with pleasure."
"Right," said Playfair. He took up a prepared list of words; handed a duplicato to Dumbell. “If you're ready, Mr. Hoole, we'll start."
There follows the list of words read out by Playfair, with Hoole's res«" ponse to each. Each dat between word and response marks an interval of one second,
dog kennel Burford bridge Scotland Yard copper... silver cricket ball
Swindon. engine
note paper
forgery crime
mistake ADIT]
cloud, sien
Gregory Kakla.
you-said-just-now.
falschood .lig . holiday
France
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Oxford. . boat-race
wealth.mome}}
pool.. Dartmoor.
“Thank you,” said Playfair. His face had remained impassive. A few moments later Mr. Hoole was ushered out.
"Well, Dumbell," said Playfair, as the door closed, "is he innocent, or guilty ?"
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Home Affairs
1—A Regency Bill has been passed
Commons by the
Lords. Should Princess Elizabeth succeed to the throne, the Regent would be (1) Queen Mary, (2) Queen Eliza- beth, (3) the Duke of Windser, (4) The Duke of Gloucester, (5) the Lord Chancellor. 2.-Sir Arthur Salter was the In- dependent candidate for Oxford University. He was famous as (1)
a Treasury official, (2) Director of the Economic Section of the League of Nations, (3) Finance Member of the Viceroy's Council. (4) Chairman of the Bourd of Inland Revenue, (5) Attorney- General.
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3.-The Duke and Duchess of Kenl's baby daughter has been christen Her relationship King Edward VII. is that of grand-daughter, (2) grand-niece, Great-great-grand-daughter, (4) third causin, (5) great-grand- daughter.
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4.There is much conjecture at Home regarding probable changes in the Cabinet. One of the „polių)- clans mentioned here has held Cabinet rank in four reigns (1) Mr. Baldwin; (2) Mr. Winston Chur- chill; (3) Mr. Ramsay MacDonald; (4) Mr. Walter Runciman; (5) Mr. Lloyd George.
5-Combined manoeuvres commence in Hongkong next weck. Hong- kong will be known as (1) Red- land: (2) Southland; (3) Blueland; (4) Northland; (5) Whiteland.
World Affairs
"Isolation is the one danger for Germany." This is the dietam of (1) Mr. Eden, (2) Herr Hitler, (3) M. Blum, (4) General Goering, (5) Mr. Baldwin.
7. The Moscow treason trial ended In a number of death sentences. Among the four accused not sen- tenced to death was (1) Radek, (2) Muralov, (3) Pintakov, (4) Kyansex, (5) Pushkin.
8. The United States has been overwhelmed by one of the worst disasters of recent years. This has taken the form of (1) earth- quake, (2) a cholera epidemic, (3) doods, (4) sand-storms, (5) cyclones.
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12.The "legislature" of the Church England met recently. This body is called (1) the Church Assembly, (2) Convocation, (3) the Church Council, (4) the Sypod. (5) the Chapter.
13-The Duke of Windsor's "scout" (college, servant) has died at Oxford. The Duke was an under- graduate of (1) Christ Church, (2) Trinity, (3) Ballof,, (4) Merton, (5) Magdalen.
14-The American city nearest the Junction of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, where the great floods have occurred, is (1) 5. Louls; (3) Memphis; (3) Cincin nati; (4) New Orleans; (5) Louts- ville. 15.-The
By menace in connection with milk has been much in the public mind lately. Before Яз can become a great-grandmother its age must be (1) three months; (2) 1 day; (3) a month; (4) a fort- night; (5) two hours.
10.-Elaine Barrymore's divorce, ac-. tion against John Barrymore starts next week. Divorce is illegal in one state in the United States. It is (1) Virginia; (2) Arizona; (3) Pennsylvania; (4) Tennessee; (5) South Carolina.
17.-There are rumours
new
Roya yacht to replace the present one, which is 38 years old. She is the (1) Enchantress, (2) Victoria and Albert, (3) Royal George, (4) Endeavour, (5) Temeraire..
18.Thankless Errand," presented last week in England, deals with the last voyage of Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh was executed. In (1) 1440, (2) 1500, (3), 1558, (4) 1018, (5) 1002.
Arts and Books
19-"Lloyds of London", which will be screened in Hongkong this month, is appearing each day as a serial in the "Telegraph." Mention is made of Ure Lurine Bell, used to announce maritime disasters, This bell came from 0 former (1) Spanish Main buccaneer; (2) French warship: (3) buccaneer ship; (4) British steamer; (5) a Cathedral in Italy.
20.-Queen Mary attended the premiere of Elizabeth Bergner's how flm. This is called (1) · As You Like Him, (2) Excape from Arcady, (3) Dreaming Lips, (4) The Invincible Wait, (8) Day- dreams.
-Sir Frederick Leith-Ross is the British representative on a new Committee. League of Nations This is to study the problein of (1) mandated territories, (2) belligerent rights at sca, (3) 21. financial assistance to Germany, (4) tariffs and trade restrictions, (5) raw materials.
10.-An
old-age pensions scheme. administered by the national
Garden of Allah" was the ple- ture of the week in Hongkong. It starred (1) Jeanette MacDonald; (2) Normo Shearer; (3) Grelá Garbo: (4) Merle Oberon; (5) Mar- lene Dietrich.
Social Security Board, came into 22. The Queen's fall Orchestra operation In America this year. Workers are to get pensions of the nge of (1) 70, (2) 55, (3) 65, (4) 50. (5) 00.
General
11-50,000 troops are to be supplied with a newly-designed uniform which will be Are worn at the Coronation, Its colour is (1) scarlet, (2) scarlet and blue, (3) khaki (4) blue, (8) scarlet and
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recently played the "Carnival" Overture. The composer Is (1) Debussy, (2) Dvorák, (3) Brahms, (4) Bizet, (5) Bartok. 23-A
ta new supplement "Dictionary of National Blography" is likely to appear this spring. The Edilor is (1) Mr. J. R. H. Weaver, (2) Lord Hugh Cecil, (3) Professor A. B. Kelth, (4) Sir Charles Oman, (5) Mг. H. A. L. Fisher. 24-The British Civil Servant" is the work of a number of experts.
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Sport
27.-Australia won the fifth and decl- sive lest match, of the 139 malches so far played, England hos won 54 and Australls (1) 54; (2) - 07; (3) 50; (4) 93; (5) 40. 28.-Bradman was outstanding for the victors. He virtually won the third, fourth and fifth tesis for Australia, Bradman's highest score in any test since he commenced playing is (1) 233; (2) 410; (3) 321; (4) 270; (5)
190. 29.-England fought hard, but in the second Innings could muster only
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