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OTTAWA, June 15.
ON BIRTHDAY.
HOW TO COMFORTŞ THEM.
There are some people who affect to despise their Birthdays, and prefer that no notice should be taken of these yearly milestones. But surely a milestone becomes a pleasanter object wreathed' with flowers, and surrounded with interesting parcels, than left standing coldly, stonily bare, its only decoration tell-tale figures. Samuel Johnson is so delightfully human that one somehow feels it In the House of Commons, Mr. Balantyne, Minister of Naval Service, would have been more in keeping in introducing the Naval Estimates, outlined the negotiations between the with his character if he had bidden to "have a Lanky" and "Beau! Dominions and the Admiralty regarding naval defence. He said that folis" and join him in a bowl of lowing the Imperial War Conference in 1918, the Dominion premiers Birthday Bishop than to object to submitted a memorandum declaring the proposals, in the previous Ad-strongly to having his Birthday men- miralty memorandum for a single navy at all times under a central naval tioned. authority, were not considered practicable. Experience during the war had shown that a Dominion navy, such as the Australian, could operate with the highest efficiency as a part of the united Navy under one direction and command established after the outbreak of war. The memorandum concludes that as the naval forces of overseas dominions came to be developed it might be necessary in the future to consider the establishment
and Dominions should be represented.
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. PRETTY POLLY THE PUSSY for war purposes of a supreme naval authority on which the Admiralty
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The 5.5. Haitan" Capt. Robinson.
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1,183 tons, arrived this morning at 8 PARROTS TRAINED TO DENGÜNCE
am. from Hoihow with 600 tons of general cargo and case oil
The as. "Hsintah" Capt. John Glen, 1,340 tons, arrived this morning at 6 am from Amoy with 2,302 packages of general cargo and 88 bags of mail.
DEPARTURES.
The s.s. "Chunsang," Captain Cumming, sails for Sourabaya via Amoy at 5 pm. to-day with 2000 tons of general cargo."
DRINK
To discover the
BRITISH LABOUR DELEGATION TO RUSSIA.
FAVOURS UNCONDITIONAL RECOGNITION.
LONDON, June 13.
Of course, having told Boswell to hold his tongue about the 18th September, it was just like the Laird of Auchenieck to suggest that Mr. Taylor should light his "new crystal lustre or chandelier" in honour of Dr. Johnson's Birthday. Nor was that all: the peccant James had told some ladies of the great day, and they promptly plagued" the lexicogra- pher by "wishing him joy,"
THE CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL. Children, of course, adore birth- days-they are like a very special Christmas of your чегу OWD. Besides, it is so enormously. import- ant when you are very young to think you are one whole year older. Think how the dears say, "I'm nearly seven" and, bless them, they were six last week. Then there is the Birthday cake with candles. The pathos of those three or four little
Pussyloot Poll has arrived in London.
conversational powers of a consignment of parress he recently received, a London bird dealer took them one by one into a room and tried to draw them out. One of the birds watched his efforts for a while with head on one side: then cried: Keep off the drink: Keep off the drink!"
Then, encouraged to continue by the surprised dealer, the parrot de- unconditional recognition of the present Russian Government, which has cake, oh! dear me, no! But really: proved its stability, repeatedly shown its will to peace, and made vigorous efforts in the direction of economic reconstruction.
The interim report of the British Labour Delegation to Russia declares that the policy of intervention and blockade are the worst evils afflicting Russia. There is a virtual famine among the urban population. Epidemics have swept the country owing to the absence of soap and disinfectants, The report praises the successful efforts at reconstruction following the defeat, of Yudenitch, Koltchak and Denikin. These had to be twinkling stars, shining in the pink abandoned owing to the resumption of hostilities with Poland, and white sugar, to those of us who which provided new pretexts for the restrictions of individual liberty. realise that our
would be more candles than
The 5.5. "Mo Hon, Captain livered itself of the following shrill Thirlwell, sailed for Haiphong at 8cy- a.m. to-day with 200 tons of general
cargo.
The s "Taksang." Captain Ritchie, sailed for Haiphong via Hoi how at 8.30 am. today with 250 tons of general cargo.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The Stone Nuliah Lane dagger duel case was again remanded fo
a week by Mr. R. O. Hutchison thi morning. Inspector Kent said the complainant in the case had not yet been discharged from hospital..
An unusual collection of Antique China and curios from the Sung to the Ming dynasties and Kinghi to the Took-kwong period will be offered at public auction by Lammert Bros. at their salesroom on Duddel Street, commencing at, 2.30 p.m. on Thurs day, the 17th and Friday the 18th of June. There are two hundred and sixty numbers catalogued in all and active bidding is expected from con noisseurs.
Whisky weakens wills.
Barley water, barley water.
+
Hello, hello Stop your boozin'! The dealer found that several of] them had been coached in the same | way.
birthday cakes
These conditions cannot be changed while war continues. The report retakes and more candle-grease than commends the removal of the last vestige of blockade and intervention, the sugar. Not that grown-ups despise
DISCUSSION OF PERSIAN PROBLEM.
Regarding Persia's appeal it is understood that no unanimous It looks like a new form of decision has been arrived at by the Council of the League of Nations. propaganda by the Prohibitionists," With a view to effecting perfect concord between the represent he told the Weekly Dispatch. The atives of Persia and the rest of the members of the Council, it was agreed birds have obviously been well coach that a separate meeting should be held between the Persian and French ed in the language, for they unerrepresentatives in the presence of Sir Eric Drummond with a view nothing out advice against drink.
It is officially announced "The American Prohibitionists in to arriving at a unanimous decision. London.. however, deny all know that a public meeting of the Council of the League of Nations will be held ledge of the matter. "Such a method at St. James's Palace on Wednesday morning. The subjects for discussion
it would be positively indecent to have forty-seven or fifty-three can- dles. Of course, if you could attain to eighty candles that is quite an- other matter: It is very distinguished to come within hailing distance of century. But the arid tableland of middle life is rather a sandy waste to cross. Middle age being such a horrid sound-almost as impleasant as the middle classes--who will not combine!
However, you may be young in heart, and very, young about the hat and ankles; but the milestones con+ tinue to increase. It is better to ignore them, or, taking your courage
day?
has not been resorted to either here will be Fersia and the repatriation of war prisoners in Siberia. The Per-in both hands, own up to a birth- or in America." said a colleague of Mr. "Pussy kot" Johnson. "It would sian Foreign Minister will, under the provisions of the covenant, sit tend only bring the campaign into contempt.porarily as a member of the Council. "The probability is that the birds have been raught the words by some joker. or else picked them up simply by over- hearing propaganda specches.'
FORTUNE OF THE
TAMMANY BOSS.
FLOTS AGAINST TURKISH GOVERNMENT.
TURKISH
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 14.
The chaotic conditions and the high cost of living are creating much discontent among the population and are causing serious dissensions among the political parties. There are frequent reports of plots to overthrow the Government. A Greek patrol crossed the Maritza near Adrianople. The Turks drew back and occupied a position on the west bank. The casual- ties are not knowd.
NEW BISHOF OF CARLISLE,
LONDON, June 14.
QUANTITY OF LEAD FOR EXPORT FIXED.
LONDON, June 13.
nor
It does not make you any older to say it is your natal day, for Cleopatra, whom age could not wither custom stale her infinite variety,” quite frankly told Antony it was her birthday-
It is my Birth-day:
I had thought to have held it
poor;
But since my Lord is Antony
again,
reat
I will be Cleopatra. Cleopatra did not make the announcement as an excuse for a party, for Antony had already said he meant to mock the midnight bell.
ALL'S RIGHT WITH THE WORLD, A birthday festivity is very pleasant even if you can only run to a mild entertainment that is but not gaudy." Somehow, on yut Birthday, you feel things ought to go well with you. Even Cassius, who was of anything but of a hopeful- disposition, thought going into action on his birthday might give him a better chance, even though he was 'compelled to set upon or battle all our Liberties."
Mr. Richard Croker, the former The Humphrey Bishop Operatic Comedy Company is to return to Tammany Boss," has been restrain Hongkong, being advertised to opened by order of the Circuit Court of at the Theatre Royal on the 25th of Florida from disposing of any of his this month. The company scored a property, valued at £400,000, sinu- hit when here last, the type of per-ated on the water front at Palm Beach,
The Rev. H. H. Williams, M.A., Principal of St Edmond Hall, Oxford, formance being suited to the Colony, the famous winter resort on the At- being lively, tuneful, and sprightly.lantic. The action is the prelude to has been appointed Bishop. of Carlisle. The Rt. Rev. Herbert Hensley There are no problems to be solved, other legal steps to be taken by his Henson, Bishop of Hereford, has been transferred to Durham, the Rt. Rev. nor exalted personages to be coachildren to prevent Mr. Croker from Martin Linton Smith, Bishop of Warrington, to Hereford, and the Very ciliated. The company numbers disposing of other portions of his Rev. Thomas Banks Strong, D.D., G.B.E., Dean of Christ Church, Oxfeed, seventeen and has been touring estate in New York and Ireland The to Ripon, succeeding the Rt. Rev. Thomas Wortley Drury, DD., M.A., recently, it is understood, in New total is estimated at e value of
Bishop of Ripoti, who has resigned.. Zealand.
£2,000,000:
The action of the Court is the re- A ricsha coolic was this morning charged before Mr. R. O. Hutchison, stlt of a petition supported by affida- at the Magistracy, with demanding vits by Mr. Croker's two sons, more than the legal fare. He denied daughter, and daughter-in-law, It is
Replying to Sir Frederick Hall, Mr. Bridgeman stated that, in view of the charge: Inspector Willis said the alleged-in the affidavits that he
efendant's vehicle was engaged at incompetent to administer his affairs rate of output and Inland requirements, the Controller of Coalmines, was estern Market, and on arrival at and that at the age of 80 he is en- stern Street, a drive which covered tirely under the domination of his in agreement with the representatives of exporting districts for a fixed s than ten minutes, and the legal wile, who is less than a third of his total of coal available for export from the United Kingdom at 1,750,000 fre for which was five cents, the age and whom he married in 1914. tons a month. Jefendant was ofered eight cents, but His wife was Miss Bula Edmundson, kefused to accept it, demanding ten who claimed to be an Indian princess cents. He was removed to the station with the tribal name of Ketaw Kallun- by the passenger and charged. The tuchy. Her marriage to Mr. Croker
The Joan of Arc celebrations, which were most impressive, were his) when you find a small child who' defendant said it was all a misunder-two months after the death of his first
He did not demand two wife was bitterly opposed by the attended by world-wide deputations. General Pereira represented King was born on the 25th of December, standing. cents more, but actually thanked the children.
George: A detachment of the Durham, Light Infantry, with band, were and is therefore out of all justice EFFORTS TO HEAD OFF "INQUIRY. passenger for giving him a cumshow
M. Bignon, chairman of the General Council, in a speech, said denied the consolation and profit of a 'And considering proper birthday." Much local apprehension is being orated. of two cents! Not understanding his dialect, the passenger thought he let by old friends and erstwhile poli- that the blood of Britain's sons had amply atoned for the treatment of Joan that 1, the said Robert Louis Steven was demanding two cents more, and tical associates of Mr. Richard Croker, of Arc. Nothing remained in the minds of both peoples but the memory of son, have attained an age when O we ran him in. His Worship thought this the former Tammany Boss," over their glorious brotherhood in arms. The duty of future solidarity was never mention it, and that I have now
the controversy pending in the Florida commanded by the dead. untrue, and imposed a fine of $2.
Courts in regard to his estate.
IN THE YEAR 1935.
TALK IN GERMANY OF REVENGE
Writing in Action Francoise M.
It is said that strenuous efforts are being made by persons now high in Tammany political councils to head off ine inquiry as to Mr. Croker's sanity and ability to administer his affairs,
THE COMMAND OF THE DEAD.
ROUEN. June 13.
ITALIAN REBELS REPULSED.
ROOM, June 13..
PRINCE GOES TO SYDNEY.
because of the practical certainty of The Epoca reports that rebels attacked Valona using cuptured Italian Alphonse Daudet, the author, says that the questions concerning the source guns. The Italians, counter attacking, repulsed their assailants, killing he learns from a reliable correspon-of his fortune of £2,000,000 that 200. dent that the Germans have fixed would be asked should be take the It is said that these 1935 as the year of revenge for their witness-stand." defeat in the war,
politicians are not so concerned as to Their initial "effort will again be the old chief's ability to answer the directed against Belgium, and simul- questions satisfactorily as to the like- taneously against England. The great lihood of the misconstruction that object will be to destroy London with might be placed upon his answers by Sydney. the aid of bombs of 900 kilogrammes their political opponents in the De- and other monstrous engines of democratic organization. struction; which are now being manu- Mr. Richard Croker vas born ar factured in Germany a
Clonakilty, County Cork, in 1841.
MELBOURNE, June 13.
The Prince of Wales has concluded his visit and sails on Sunday for
HOME BREAD CONTROL.
LONDON, June 13.
Speaking at Birmingham, Mr. Worthington Evans said regarding bread
POLICEMAN SHOT DEAD IN LIMERICK
On the other hand, Herr Noske, At the age of seven he was brought The air Minister of Defence, says to America, where he learned the the Chicago Tribune that Germany has machinist's brade." He entered poli- that further control: already done much in the direction of tics in 1865, and served as an aider- demobalisation of the war army, the men for several terms. For 17 years razing of forts, the destruction of he was the head of Tammany Hall. munitions, and the handing over of In 1907 he won the Derby with Orby, ships in accordance with the provisions His home is now at Glencairn, County of the Verétiles Treaty,
Dublin,
LIMERICK, June 13.
A party of armed men shot a policeman dead outside a hotel
Surely, on your Birthday the gods look down on you with more friendly eyes. Jave omits to burl thunder- bolts, and if you hear the young Apollo sing, he obligingly forgets the when poor Marsyas was wandering consequent flaying alive. Evidently around looking for "white presences
upon the hills" it was not his Birth- day. His Luck was out,
Yes, it is wiser to treat your Birth- day with honour and consideration, and take a little notice of it, and only. part with it (as Stevenson did with
no further use for a birthday of any description, I transfer to the said Annie H.Ide all'and whole ofimy rights and privileges in the thirteenth of Novem ber formerly my Birthday."
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sticks. The bearer of a bambarro, or message stick, was always granted a free passage, however hostile the intervening tribes might be. Fire was generally produced by friction. There were fundamental laws com- mon to all tribes, which defined those of his people whom a man might or 1 might not marry on account of "rela. There is a rumour that a certain Mr. A. O. Neville in a paper on tionship. Polygamy was common. gentleman in Singapore has become "The Western Australian Aborigines" The aborigines did not believe
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death, but think that when a person dies he has been bewitched by some. member of another tribe, and it be The aborigines of Western Aus comes the hity of a near relative back much valuable data concerning tralia, were most numerons in the to avenge his death by killing the sopposed murderer, or another one the social life, politics, crops, govern ment and styles in vogue on the North, dimmishing as they came of the tribe to which the murderer is There is only one slight nearer civilisation, being almost supposed to belong. While Mr. drawback, he says, and that is that extinct, where the white man has Neville had never heard of any super the scientist makes no provision for live since the early days of octupa natural power for good referred to, a ferim trip. The return telp is tion. La no part of the world were they had a moral dread of an evil very vital to him, though he does not so many languages or dialecta spoken spirit exercising a bareful effect over state why any man from Singapore by sa few individuals. Though ther lives.-- should want to get back home... they had neither written There are others in Singapore who nor hieroglyphic characters, they would confer a great blessing on the communicated with one another "by" community by making a similar offer, means of la cipher, intelligible only to themselvm, cut upon message
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