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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
Cardinals Win Twice
Gain Ground On New York
FRIDAY,
AUGUST 20, 1937.
THE CHOLERA
OUTBREAK
· NOW ` APPROACHING ITS PEAK
"Although the number of cholera cases is on the increase, there is every indication that the endemie New York, Aug. 10.
is approaching its perk, and the next SI, Louis climbed closer to New few days will probably see it on the York and the second berths of the wane," said Dr. D. J. Valentine, Acl- National League by winning twice ng Director of Medical Services, in agalbst Clucinnati to-day, while thears interview yesterday.
Glants lost to Boston.
game.
c8-
Cardinals won five lo one, Mize and Explaining his view, Dr. Valentine Gutteridge hitting home runs, In the mud that the number of cases hnd opener, and six to two in the night | been on the increase but the propor
tionate death rate had been diinkish- Buston beat New York in elevening, thus giving: rise to the innings, Cucelnello's homer winning couragement that the epidemie, al- the day. The score was two to une. though not yet actually at its peak.
Brooklyn's Hoyt heid Philadelphia; was at least approaching it. scoreless In the opener when the Dodgers scored three, but the Phillies replied with seven runs to five in the night-cap
Chiengo won seven to three against Pittsburs
In the American League New York won in 12 imings against St. Louis, though Stone hit a circult for the Senators and the Yankees Ingged in
base connections.
In the Arst five days since July 22, when the first case, originating from a coolle on board the Kwong Tung,
STOP
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during that period, resulting in deaths, wherens from August 13 to August 18, although there were 217 cases, only 86 of them did not yield to treatment-ludleating a large de- crease in the proportionate rate.
death-
MeNair's homer won for Boston Ave to four. against Philadelphin,
Since July 22 up till Wednesday Moses hit a homer for the Athletics. last, there had been 473 hospital Detroit scored 12 times when G. casoy, resulting in 230 deaths. This Walker and York cireled the bones, is the highest gure reached in re- the latter on two occasions, and cent years in an epidemie of thi Chicago
could only score two on eight kind, for in the outbreak of 1039. bits
and a homer by Piet. Rain there were only 24 cases, of which stopped the game in the sixth inning. 56 died. At present there are over Cleveland defeated Washington nine) 200 enses in the Government Civil In one when Campbell homered. Hospital, to where the cases from the Reuter,
Kennedy Town Infectious Diseases Hospital have been moved,
TO HELP WOUNDED
AMBULANCE TO GO NORTH
On Wednesday last, 68 cases were the highest me-ding faure so far in the present épilemle.
Poor-Class People
For years has relieved muscular and rhau-
matke palna, susa, spralus, abrasion
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OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS
"They Gave Him A Gun" (King's Theatre, to-day).One of the out- standing Als of 1937. Its a re- presented through the clever work markable anti-war document, vividly. of the players and director. Spencer Tracy, Franchot Tone and George Lirent handle the leading roles.
"Wings Over Honolulu" (Queen's Dr. Valentine added that the ma- Theatre, to-day)Romantle
story Jonty of the elises were people of built around the netivities of the the poorer-class, with men affected United States naval air-urm. Pleasant A stirring appeal for
more than women.
The precaution-portrayals by Wendy Barrie, the to no North to aid the wounded was ary measures introduced by Dr. 3. T. Hongkong girl, Ray Millandi, Kent made by Mr. Aw Boon-how it a te- Smalley, when he was Acting Direc- Taylor, William Gargan and Polly party to members of the St. John tor, were being maintained, and over Rowles, Ambulance Brittent the Intel 200,000 people had been inoculated. Ceril yesterday. Mr. Av reminded Although vaccine could not be sent those who would Volunteer that down from Shanghai, a large supply thrown on they were not going to a plenie, but had been obtained from other to serve with their heart and soul.; sources, and at the moment no short-
pleasure.
valunteers
centres,
Theatre, to-day-The title which is
"Loves Of A Dlefator" (Alhambra
the screen is "The
the Dictator,” which
Alan sub- and it was anything but ease and age was expected. There are at pre-Sequently shows to be considerably
sent 20 inculation
will more applicable. This is a minor
detall. More to
to the point is the mobile units have been formed by skilful aeting of Clive Brook, Emlyn the St. John Ambulance Association. Willians for the purpose of going to places too far away from Special time is being devoted by the House Cleansing Staff to latrings and cating houses and every anti-cholen measure is being taken.
More than 400 members of the the dining-hall, Brigade crow.dent and among those present were Mr. Morris, Dircelor of Ambulimer, Prof. W. 1. Gerrard, the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan, Mr. J. Ralston, Mr. Lau Kingelsin. Mr. Fung Ping-fan. Mr. 1. B. Trevor, Mr. Li Ping-sum. Dr. F. I. Treung, Dr. (Miss) P. Rutton- jee, und Mins Aller Kwak.
Mr. Ip Kwai Chung, on behalf of Mr. Aw, said:--
The present necasion is not unique, For generations the call has come to succour the sick, wounded and dying and through the ages this call has been responded to.
How many Florence Nightingales
have we?
The "Lady with the Lamp" who tended the wounded in the Crimean War was Instrumental in being the (founder of present day nursing w
sistance throughout the whole civilised World.
The work and functions of nurses: are understood and recognised by all tations irrespective of enlour, race,
cried.
While countries may differ poli- tically, all are agreed on the urgent cerity for ned nurren in flintes of stress.
the station5.
The trease In the number of cases was due to the large number of people arriving from Canton and other coastal ports, and so far as the | Shanghai refugees were concerned. they would be examined on board and informed of places where they could be inaculated.
lint! Madeline Carroll, Victor Saville has directed a dificult picture with competence, though the
im inclines to drag.
"Gio
(Star
Theatre, lo-day),This is Airs Mae West Young Man"
West's latest offering. It is typical, | and is
is bound to offer excellent enter- tainment for the
the majority of theatre- Huers. Mae West has Warren William and Randolph Scott (of "Roberta" fame) as her leading men.
"Top Of The TowZI” (Oriental Theatre, to-day)-Easily one of the finest musical shows the screen has
ven us for a long time. The tunes is the usual abundance of snappy
would be immune from infection, Dr.
Asked if an Inoculated person are tilting and melodious, and there Valentine said in ordinary circum-dancing and smart Wing. A theless I was advisable to observe fast pace is set and
stonces it would be so, but never-
every precaution.
Dr. Valentine has Just returned from Bandoeng, Java, where he was Hongkong's delegate at the Rural Hygiene Congress
under the musplées of the League of Nations.
held
MORE VACCINE DUE
Singapore, Aug. 19. On July 27, 1020, all countries Sufficient for 250,000 injections, agreed to what is termed the In-250 litres of anti-childera vaccine is fernational Convention for the due to arrive to-day from Bandoeng. Amelioration of the Condition A quantity suflicient for 40,000 In-
When You're In Love" (Majestic Theatre, to-day-When this first came to Hongkong many vowed It was the best Grace Moore had attempted. It is easy to agree with such verdict. Not only does Grace sing grand opera but she does | Brilliant "hot" number. She { delightfully, and the supporting, work
of Cary Grant is admirable,
EXPLAINS PACT WITH CHINA
acts
the Wounded and Sick, indicating betions will be Bown to Hongkong as has been already mentioned, the by the Imperial Airways machine
rrent neersity for sucrour
Washington, Aug. 19. and leaving on Sunday and the remain- | lief to thes
The new Sino-American monetary Worried
sick. Idee wit be rent by stemmer tercement, the conclusion of which and universally acknowled that | morrow.--Itenter. ledical Relief Work to times b
thi
takes providence her form of relief, urgent thetreb
↑ they may appear to be..
11
The ten party and asserably are fou
the purpo of stating our pre
| situation and of ascertaining who
amongst us are ready to answer |the "Cait of Humanity".
It Is for you to volunteer for elreumstances diclate.
Pervice
Transport, uniform. equirement.
RADIO BROADCAST (Continued from Page 7)
GSL
080 GSP
0.110. 43.10 metres 13,100 k.c.
17.70 metres 13.310 k.c. 19.60 metres
Transmission 1
(05.1. GS.O., G.S.GJ)
maintainnee and medievi saprot. The Den. Reginald New, at the will be provided.
BBC Theatre Organ.
45 pm. Prelude to Success." 22 pm
The News and Announcensenis. Greenwich The Signal al 138 pan.
In volunteering for service, it i necessary to understand Chat you250 p.m. Reettal of Maori Songs. Eileen
for
3
are
Die New Zealand Soprana),
pan. "Trees Inso Timber-1: The Ripes Timber Supplies,"
Transmission 2
was announced in July, "is intended | to facilitate
of general programme monetary reform and the stablisation of currency," according to the Acting- Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Taylor, writing to Senator Dirksen.
The letter added that much In- formation with regard to the agree iment could not be published
cause questions of foreign relations were involved," but declared the attreement was designed to promote increased Chinese trade, particularly with the United States.--Reuter,
WHEAT FUND
"be-
are not going to a plente, nor just trip to the North. You volunteering to serve with all your heart and soul, You may have to even make the grand sacrifice-it niny mean anything but case and 6.45 pan. pleasure. You will ned all your courage and valour and unselfishness 7.30 pm. Henry Hall and its Dance Inte operation. Payments will leave
but you will be doing everything for Humanity.
IG.S.D. G.S.G. C.A.H.)
10 pm.
Big Ben, Organ Recital.
Paradise Isle. ·
Orchestra.
0.15 pin. Chamber Music,
9 p.m. West from Bristol." 0.30 p.m.
The News and Announcements. Creenwich Time Signal at 9.43 p.m. Transmission 3 (GS.F., GS.G., GYM, GSJ)
The *Mosquito
Day Written by
London, Aug. 10. Owing to the improved wheat price, deficiency payments to wheat growers under the Wheat Act of 1932 will be the lowest since the Act came
the Wheat Fund with a surplus of
£503,200.-British Wireless.
Mr. Alfred Morris the Director of Ambulance is our first volunteer and It that means anything, it ought to
PRINCESS' BIRTHDAY inspire confidence to encourage great number of you to volunteer. 10.15 p.m.
will answer
London, Aug, 10. Those who
the Coll Megroz
Princess Margaret wit be seven please leave your .nome Morris, who has the necessary en- m. scoltin Dance Music.
with Mr. 10 p.m. The Bouquets Concert Party.years old on Saturday, Hers will be
11.30 p.m. Voyagars Overcas rolment forms which should
the second royal birthday to be cole- be 12.10 : The News and Announcements, brated sine the Royal Household completed and returned to him at Sireenwich Time Signal at 12:30 TI, the earliest possible opportunity. 1233 a.m. Pianoforte Recital by Marcello which was the
moved to Balmoral on August 4, (Applause).
Mayer.
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is 1 Apparently
resembling learned and actually is also. 5 If you get this correctly it is something you are entitled to. 0 Long-lasting ill-feeling though
the end is in sight.
10 This man might make one ill. 12 English novelist.
is not in 13 No, the Admiralty
this street,
14 Book of the O.T.
16 An attractive place for visitors,
abroad perhaps.
10 Whence copra is obtained. 21 Looks the same either way. 24 Suitable material for the regi
mental tailor?
25
There's an unpleasant fellow in this mounted company.
27 Lay waste,
28 Scene of an election of old.
20 Ordinary clerics.
30 Summary.
DOWN
1 Though there is a distinct fax
about It it is all frivolity.
2 One of the U.S.A.
3
Shell-sh
4 These
writings exposa vice or folly and are not free from temper.
Strengthen (used by jockayı?) 7'Should the League of Nations
bán this alloy?
Telephone 28021,
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125
8 Indicator.
11 Probably an inhabitant of Bor-
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15 An uninterrupted talk.
17
Yes, this is a sweet' (two words).
18 "Cavel Hide!" (anag.). 26 In this is whole.
21 A tasty course, of course, 22 Sounds a suitable part of Lon-
don for those granaries.
23 This often separates opponents
initially.
28 A game of chance.
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