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RED TAPE. has some more or less vague notions

latter informs the Clerk of the

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1924.

BORDER DANGERS.

SHADOWS BEFORE.

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ANOTHER CAMPAIGN

PORTENDED.

MILITARY MOVEMENTS ALONG RAILWAY.

them not. But those who have agement of each individual to do studied the question more deeply his duty as a good citizen. Mem- bership is based on the plan of one and who pretend to know conmember from each line of busi-concerning the British peerage, but

Coming Events Advortland In The Mall, ditions will agree with Miss Pitts nesk. This plan was originally relatively few could say offhand that much has been accomplished adopted with the idea that a mem- just how much red tape is wound

ENTERTAINMENTS. The improvement seems to have ber might not feel called upon, about the bestswing of a knight

21.-Coronet Theatre; been shown more in educational when addressing the blub on his hood or sinflar honour. This is

business, to speak with full free- how it is done: The Premier May

"Puncock Alley.' matters, and in the provision of dom before a competitor, but this sends the name proposed to the

May 21 Star Theatre. "Too greater educational facilities: but has developed rather into a desire Sovereign, who approves it and

May

21.--World 'Theatre;

Because of proximity to British this can only be regarded us that a club should represent as far notifies the Home Secretary, The Wine Wires."

territory and its bearing on the touching the fringe of the matters possible the whole of the com- Crown, who in turn makes out anTrifling With Honour."

munity without being unwieldy. official warrant. This warrant is May £1.-Queen's Theatre; "De-chances of permanent and efficient and must be so until compulsory Each member is looked on as re then sent to the Home Secretary,mination also

Chefale and railway communication linking up education is the order of the day. presenting his calling in the club who dispatches it to the Sovereign Palermo, the Magicians.

Hongkong with Canton," there is May 22.The Sur: "Something always a certain amount of inter- Certainly if children are to be and as the ambassador of the club for his signature. It is then re-

est in what is likely to happen prohibited in the early years from to other firms in his own line of turned to the Home Secretary, To Think About:**

It should be noted who affixes his signature and

along the New Territories border. engaging in supplementing the business.

It will be recalled that after family income, there should be specially that it is never the idea sends it back to the Clerk of the of Rotary Club to usurp the func- Crown. Thence it is carried to the

occupying the lower half of the places provided for them in which tions of existing bodies but rather Lord Chancellor, who must add

months, the anti-Sun troops under they may receive at least element-to supplement and support them his signature to the other before voll known Basan-Baritone, wil Kowloon-Canton railway for some Chan Kwing-ming's allies made a ary instruction. The question is whilst taking its own line of the a large one and it is one in which action in matters already provided the Chinese themselves should take the greatest possible.interest: It is economic also. Presumably compulsory education at the moment is impossible --and impossible on a number of grounds." Its institution would

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ture to say nothing. of the expense of up-keep. The imposition of rates would probably have to be made, falling mainly on property- owners, who seem to be the class best able to meet such an obliga- tion. Much remains to be done,

for.

The advice of Bond- MARGARET Margaret BONDFIKI.D. field to 78 girls who were leaving England to take up domestic work in Australia was as follows:

Enter into the fun on the voyage. Be of use to each other. Meet friendly people half-way. Keep your eyes ope Find out why they do things in

a certain way in Australia. Give an honest day's work. Don't take all and give nothing

Take nicely, Don't wait to complain before

you write.

warrant is finished. The document is then sent to the Stationery Office, where the letters patent are prepared. Is the game worth the candle?

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SOCIAL. May 31.-Dance at Peak Club... 9.15 p.m.

Jugo 12-Mr. William Heughan, sing at the Peak Club, 9:30p.m.

SPORTS. May 24.—Third extra Race Meet-general retreat at the end of April, thus, paving the way to the ing of the Hongkong Jockey Club.

June 7-9.-Fourth Extra Race whole line being garrisoned By Meeting of the HK. Jockey Club. pro-Sun troops and thereby faci-

LAND RAGE.

litating the train-service. I as

On news dis-

May 20.-At P.W.D. Offices, one May 1, the anti-Sun troops' made CORDIALE.. patches have it, the

st completed lot of Crown Land at Mt. Cameron sunrise attack simultaneously on terpsichorean activities of the Prince of Wales to Paris häve

ing with complete success in both done more to patch up the entente

The pro-Sun Kwangsi cordiale than all the interallied 5 Leighton Hill Road, household places.

troops who had taken over occupa- conferences, the action of the furniture. 2.46 mm."

May -Immmer Bros.. ation were completely surprised Czecho-Slovakian Embassy in Washington, D. C., in refraining Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, honse and routed. A number of them at Sha Tau Kok fled into British from serving liquor on the occas-hold furniture, 11 a.m.

May 23-Jammert Bros., at territory, where they surrendered sion of a recent celebration, out ongkung & Kowloon Wharf and some rifles, etc. to the police In of deference to the spirit oftiodown Co., Ltd., Kennedy Town two days, large reinforcements American laws, bids fair to accom

trekked down from the Beren plish an equally important achieve

Tigris Forts but before they could ment in America. A little more

get to grips with the invaders, the

If you are lonely and homesick, general observance of the ameni you have the promise of religion. ties of courtesy and common Remember your inner life, and humanity among the nations would make a fresh attempt to express help to cement their peoples service, Live a life of helpful together better than all the talking influence. Influence is a big thing, and lawmaking in the world. and you will form your character based on a profound belief that you are golug to help Australia, and in time help to form her laws with your great ideals.

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3 p.m.

PUBLIC AUCTION May 22-Lammert, Bros.. at

une gas engine, 2:30 p.m.

May 28.-Lantment Bros at 6,

Catchick Street, Kennedy Town,

machinery, 3 p.m.

May 27. Lammert Bros., at 5, Aimai Villaer Kimberley Road

Kowloon, honghold fuminure, 24

p.m.

Sha Tau Kok and Samchun, meet-

latter had. folded up their tents and stolen away in the night. This left the pro-Sunites again-in-

control and they have been con-

Much certainly in the way of sympathetic interest. Various institutions it is to be observed from the interview have had to close down "owing to lack of

June 11-Demmert Broa; at the solidating their position since. workers." We shall not be over

premises of the H.K. Tramway Co., Headquarters at Samchun (the In a village in York-Ed, Bowrington Curl Road, East, Chinese railway terminus just stating the truth in suggesting

MIXED shire some time ago team driver electric generating beyond the border) have become that there are many women in

ENGLISH. an epidemic broke:

the base of the right wing of the plant. 8 p.m. this Colony who could find an

out which was said

pro-Sun line. Scouts and advance outlet.for a great measure of their

to be caused by the beer. **

May 29. Forty-third meeting of detachments have moved off east- epare time in helping in ameliora.

The resalts of One day a traveller called at the the Canton Insurance Ofice. Ltd., wards towards the East River and tive and educational work such as

SHANK'S MARE. the recently local inn and ordered a glass of at Tardine Matheson's offices, at gained ground without much has engaged Miss Pitts for the "

conducted beer. Then he asked the landlady πόση.

opposition. last 23 years. It would probably race from one end of Parts to the if it was pure. She said it ought be found to be just as interesting other, in which the four contestants to be, adding " it was only parale as tennis, bridge or Mah Jong or made use, respectively, of Shank's seed by the public anarchist this

mare, a bicycle, an automobile, morning." and the subway, show that traffic

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MARRIAGES.

FARRANT REED-April 17, in

London, Roydon Farrant, of

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Hongkong, to Gladys Reed, of Boraxoru Wednesday, May 21,

29, Elvaston-place, S.W.

"HILL-LIDDELL-April 17, at

Lausanne, Switzerland, Thomas William Hill, M.C.,

problems are not confined to To-day's Poem. British or American cities. In this Instance it was actually found that

(Leadership.)

Shall surely fail, and fall in trou-

blous days.

... 1.

He who would teach must first a

The question of subsidising ships sailing between Australia the pedestrian was the fastest No partisan, with narrow ends in

most congested view, and the Far East is not a little mover in the

thoroughfares. The other methods Can e'er become a leader, strong The Australian

and truc. of transport quite naturally took Government we read is "fully away his honours when the speed Who seeks for place and power, alive to the need for acquiring obtained in the several miles of himself to raise, further outlets for Australia's less crowded traffic in the outskirts products" and the Prime Minister was considered. When, however, along with the Minister for it is learned that the subway, over Customs is anxious that some-a distance of six miles, took only

Scholar be, thing should be done. The scheme five minutes less time than the And learn high wisdom in at present under consideration pedestrian, one begins to realize. humility. calls for an annual subsidy of that some of the complaints direct £40,000 and guarantee freight for ed against the street car service in-Fury and force redress no ills of the full refrigerated space on each other cities of the world inay steamer, the Ellerman and Buck-perhaps be a trifle hasty. nall Line undertaking to put on two steamers, currying 30 to 46 passengers, and establishing a six weeks' service from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Fre mantle. Whatever the volume of trade between Australia and Far Eastern ports may be, it is doubt-Toronto, Ont, said the other night A man of vision who can see afar, less, capable of great expansion to members of the Y.M.C.A. of that And follows duty as his guiding and much to be desired and the city, when she declared, "Good star. furtherance of the scheme if at girls are not looking for animated This, this is he for whom all all-for the Board of Trade has cigarette holders to be their reported definitely that there is husbands." Some of the shiftless- nothing to justify the Govern- ness and unrest among young men A leader, with the will to conquer ment in giving a shipping subsidy of to-day, she claimed, is due to to any line trading to the ports the excessive use of cigarettes. named will be watched with Undoubtedly it is, but it should not interest. The scheme is backed be forgotten that to day young by the Farmers' Unions anxious men are not, unfortunately, the to get their produce into Far only excessive users of cigarettes. What is sauce for the gander is Eastern markets.

sauce also, for the goose.

"life But darken counsel, and engender

strife. There is a certain By sacrifice alone, by toil and pain,. CIGARETTE picturesqueness Can man or nation to the best

ottaín. HOLDERS. and much truth in

the sentiment Who loves his country fain him-

self would be underlying what Dr. Margaret Patterson, who presides over the Valiant, for justice, truth and

relations court

equity.

Rotary.

domestic

of

peoples wait,

fate!

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-Annie E. Woodcock,

WEATHER CALENDAR.

MAY 21.

1784. 1. am transported with the beauty of the country; ay and with its perfumed air too. The lilac-tide scents even the inside of the rooms.---Walpole.

POINTS OF VIEW.

COMPANY MEETINGS,

May 26.-Second meeting of However, uneasy rumours have shareholders of Lane, Crawford filtered through. At a much Ltd., at the Hongkong Hotel, noon: advertised military conference

May 28.-Meeting of shareholders of the Peak Tramway Co., Ltd., at the Hongkong Hotel, 11 a.m.

May 30-Twenty-sixth meeting

Messrs. Tartine's; noon. of the "Star Ferry Co., Ltd., st

OTHER MEETINGS.

between the anti-Sun leaders at Swatow, it was announced that three, armies would be despatched

extends along the Kowloon-Canton against the pro-Sun line which

Railway and branches off at a May 22.---Ordinary genem! meet- tangent from Sheklung towards ing of Marine Engineers' Guild of Taang Shing, the rice production China, at Sailors Home, West, and missionary centre. There is Point 5 p.in.

no secret that troops are being May 23.-Bible study circle at amassed at places a good distance Helen May Instinte, conducted by from the danger zone and threats Rev. G. R. Tandsay, (open to all have been made to the effect that -women),-1.0.30 1.-

another counter-offensive against the railway will be made soon..

LECTURE.

May 21-Techire on Soul and Hongkong Lodge The Theosophical Spirit." by Mr. Manuk, at the Society, 16 Queen's Road, Central 5.45 p.m.

'LOCAL AND GENERAL.

From people who have come through, it is gathered that a rather extensive campaign has been planned, one of the objec- tives being Samchun market. Should the attack eventuate, it is possible that the invaders will advance along the border but this

A boat woman named Wong time the garrison is not likely to was fined $5 at the Marine Court be again caught napping, Those this morning for fishing in prohibit-who have been to Jamchun report ed waters (Hung Hom Bay) and elaborate preparations with spies working even in the smallest having unscreened lights..

village. There is no certainty that Mr. L. K. Utam, the assistant either side will win but any fight manager of Messrs I. T. Chanrai will be disastrous to the railway

Shanghai to-day by President Predictions have been made & Co's. local branch is leaving for service. Pierce, where he is to take his that one of the three. attacking" duties in the same capacity, under armies will make Tsang Shing its his brother Mr. C K. Utam who first objective, to be used as a is the manager there. Messrs jumping-off point for an advance, Chanrai & Co. have opened their if possible, on Canton. Another branches in China about a year has, ao it is stated, orders to strike ago and have their other branches

nearly all over the world entabat Sheklung and work in a north- lished more than sixtyfive years

westerly direction. back. Mr. G. P. Daswanl is the Rumours are also abread that general manager in the part of Canton is aware of what is plan- China stationed in Hongkong and ned with the result that the line Mr. D. P. Daryanan! Is the man-has been considerably strengthen- ager of the Cantor office.

ed by additions to the Yunnanese and Hunanese troops on the. The "Mentor" from Liverpool front. Meanwhile reports have left Singapore on the 11th instant come down that the pro-Sun

Not to work is to miss the heat for this port and is due here on armics are advancing.

"Every effort is being THE made by the Prince Calcutta has had a Rotary Club

PRINCE'S

of Wales to restrict since 1919, and Colombo is about to organise one. Singapore will ECONONY. the cost of his Em. pire tours, and it is probably catch the fever, and we

anticipated that his forthcoming may hope it will spread to Hong-visit to South Africa will be one of kong.

the most economical of the series. Seventeen years ago four busi- When his Royal Highness. went to ness men in Chicago came to the Australia» a sum of £20,000 was conclusion that concentration voted for the axpenditure on the of the fun-Sir J. Barrie. entirely on their own lines of busi-tour, but the arrangements were I prefer being a beggar to being ness was apt to restrict their out-carried out so carefully that nearly a thief. Mr. J. Wheatley, M.P. look and narrow their vision of £1,000 was returned to the Trea- The public is far more' intelli- things as they are and things as sury. For this year's tour the total gent than it looks-Mr. A. P. they should be. With this in voted is only £12,000, and this Herbert. mind these four men decided that estimate is not likely to be it would be to their advantage if exceeded.

they met once a week to exchange views and experiences and to dis-

cuss problema that each one had

4 to fade in his particular calling.

MUCH ACCOMPLISHED.

Miss Pitts, M.B.E., who is

One asks whether in England poverty is not a crime. The Bishop of Exeter How much of Equality is one of the great ALL HE the actual boat illusions of the modern world.

do REMEMBERED: race

the crews remem-

Duke of Northumberland.

In all probability, the wicked From this small beginning the ber? present organization comprising One rowing man is convinced man will nurse you better than over 1,600 clubs and nearly that the whole race is rewed in a the sheer egoist-Mr. E. Berl 100,000 members has grown into delirium and that the men are pot being. The field of activity has actually conscious, they have be of Messrs. Bradley & Co entitled to speak, says that much also widened to an extent the conte a mere rowing machine, and Hongkong, second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hal, of 10, has been accomplished in regard founders little dreamt of; politics are not normal for the time being, Twice men have been asked Kensington Park-gardens, to the betterment of conditions of and religion being the only two

immediately after the racewhat action. daughter of late Mr. John but that there is still much to be

Although American in origin it. It was red-all red," one mau Liddell and Mrs. Liddell, of Shanghai.

done. The observer, who can only was quickly realised that the Bald," and horrible!"

That was all he could tell about take a surface view, may be organisers were merely putting It.

into practice certain age-old prin- A second reply was still more pardoned if he wonders if any. ciples which belong to no indivi-- curiosought I was rowing thing has been done Coolie dual antion and the movement through an avenue & kam women still carry heavy loads, or rapidly spread to the United hams hanging at each side as COLLIGNON.-At the Hague, do men's work in other directions Kingdom, where there are now rowed alou

Holland, on the 20th of May, quite a number of them with a over 150 Rotary Clubs.

He had apparently no impres 1924, J. H. Collignon, Senior tiny offspring, fastened to their Briefly it might be said that slon of being engaged in a race Managing Director of Hol-back-little children roam about Rotary consists of an endeavour once the race had started.

So there may be, same truth in land-China Trading Co. By land are to be seen engaged in to apply the "golden rule" to busi-- cable.

tasks which should certainly know iness and the education and encour the delirium 'thoiry."

London, to Rosalind. Tirrell, women and children in the Colony, subjects barred from discussion they felt during the actual race. Coroner.

DEATH.

the 15th instant."

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

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RACE, MEETING. CHANGE IN PROGRAMME.

Mr. J. L. McPherson (Chinese Y.M.C.A.) and Mr. J. Johnstone

As will be seen in our new adver- (Union Water Boat Co. Ltd.) are

on the outgoing tisements, the Jockey Club has made passengers "Suwa Mara." :

changes in the programme for the fourth extra race meeting to be held The death is announced at the on June 7-and 9. Details are given Hague, Holland, of Mr.-J. H for the Granville Stakes (2nd race- Collignon, Senior managing direc-one mile) on the first day and the tor of the Holland-China Trading Maidstone Plate (Brd use-B mile) second day. Amanded draft programmes will be obtainable to

Co.

In 999 cases out of 1,000 the At the Morrison Hill Road ΠΟΛΙΤΟΥ. word of a policeman can be taken. excavations yesterday, a stone carver employed by Sang Lee Mr. Travers Humphreys. So far as human law is concern- suffered serious injury through a Cawnpore, May 20.-The trial ed, people have a right to commit blasting accident, the fingers of of the sight Indians, alleged to be Scarborough his right hand being blown off. Bolshevik agents, has been con- suicide. The

He was taken to hospital.

cluded. All were sentenced to four years' imprisonment each. It is The public does not know what

A tragedy was enacted at the understood that appeals will be it wants, and therefore takes what Sat Kong wharf, not far from the preferred in the High Court is given it-Miss Rose Macaulay. Macao steamer wharf, shortly after Reuter.

The results when youngsters last night when a young boat are left to choose their occupations woman lost her life by dra, ntő

Best Liniment for themselves are often dis- She was the daughter inddy of astrous Dr. G-Mer the mistress of cargot which Forener and kreves re-peting It seems likely that a minister was tied up against the sex-wall equal to Chamberlain a Pain Baim. It will find himself reduced to a and was in the act of passing up not only relieros the pain aim at instant- when' applled promptly mothe machine for baptising, marrying, bucket of sea-water when she ly, but it is an antiseptic, Hniment and burying, sick visiting, certificate overbalanced and fell into the wound to heal, without any danger of giving, and situation getting harbour. Her body was not blood poison. In anot on to be

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