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conjunction with this unfortunate Ltd., at Hongkong Hotel, noon attitude, the public might well September 16-Extraordinary despair of any reform. ever being granted.

general meeting of The Chips Sugar Refining Co.,Ltd., at the Registered Office of the Company, Pender Street, noon:

OTHER MEETING.

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-INDIAN- RECEPTION,»

MOSLEMS "AT HOME". YESTERDAY.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1924.

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG,

TALKS WITH RUDYARD

* KIPLING.

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HEALTH APATHY'.......

HOW MOSQUITOES ARE BRED.

"REVOLTING CONDITIONS."

NEW TERRITORY RESIDENİ

STATEMENTS.

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October 3.--Second meeting of tho China Sugar Refining Co.,

A reception was held yesterday Marlegold, the writer of the Interpori Entertainments.

Ltd., at Co.'s Office, Pedder evening, under the auspices of the Society, column in the "Sketch," Indian Moslem Society, to cole-has the following in the issue for Preparations are now well in Street, noon. hand for the forthcoming cricket October 18. Extraordinary brate the honour recently con-July 80:- interport. To the casual observer Co., Ltd., at the Registered Office Khan and Mohindar Singh. The tion for, Overseas visitors and Mrs. Stanley Baldwin's recep Gonem Meeting of Douglas S.8. ferred upon Inspectors Nawab It may seem that preliminary of the Company, 20 Der Voux former, it will remembered, was others brought a varied number Council on hygienic condition in arrangements are confined to Road, Contral; noon.

The discussion in the Legislative given the title of Khan Sahib and of people to her house in Eaton the New Territories with the parti sending out Invitations to Shang- hai and Singapore and then choos- The China Sugar Refining Co..

October 20-Third meeting of the latter that of Sardar Sahib. Square: In the dining-room. I ing Hongkong's team. There is Tad. at Co.'s Office, Pedder Headquarters and was

The reception was held at Police have a recollection of seeing Mr. cur reference to fly and mosquito much spade work behind the Street, noon.

well Rudyard Kipling deep in tulk with posts and the contention of the scenes that is carried on by November 5-Further extra Grenadiers was present and play-ablest men of the day, I'm told "peration should be extended if a attended. The band of the K.E.O. Sir Robert Ho-Tung-one of the Unofficial members that the area of enthusiasts, who have to devote aortlinary meeting of Douglas-8.3. lot of their time to this labour of fin. Titd., at 20 Des Voeux Roaded during tou

who makes such a picturesque roper campaign was to be carried out, has roused considerable love.

Among those present were:figure in his Chinese garb. Our visitors have to be Central, noon.

The Hon. Sir Claud Severn, Mr. this party it consisted of a blue ant put that the study and control comment. In view of the import accommodated and entertained and in this respect we would men-

September B.--Fourth yearly Justice Gompertz, Mr. Justice brocade coatee worn with a sort of the Ay and mosquito pants play tion an aspect which has seen the drawing of Dewulares of the Dyer Bail, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. of skirt of palo-grey, slit up on the in the wider Health problem and light of print before. It is the Thongkong Club, in the

Chib Wolfe, C.S.P., Mr. R. F. Lindsell, right side, where it showed the need for the education, of the unconscious competition to go one House, 11 a.m.

Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Mr. P. P. J. glimpse of turquoise-blue. Lady natives even. Wodehouse, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Ho-Tung, however, prefers Euro-realization of the dangers of allow- to an -elementary better each time in the manner of doing what we can for our oppon-

Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. H. T.pean dress; while Miss Ho-Tung, ing wholesale breeding of such pests, ents until participators, not neces-"

Creasy, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kote-who is more vivacious than most an interview which wall, the Hon. Mr. Chau Siu-ki, Celestials, wears Chinese dress, Mail" representative had yester-

# Chin sarily in cricket interport matches, have had to go into training to be

Mr. McElderry, Assistant Colonial and at Mrs. Baldwin's had a day with a resident in the New able to survive the ordeals imposed | 14

Parsi New Year this year falls Secretary, Dr. W. B. A. Moore, specially pretty gown of deep-blue Territories is of particular interest. by a round of lavish entertain on Tuesday, 9th instant.

Mr. J..W. Franks, Superintendent | brocade.. fastened with jnde The person interviewed has lived ments. Each port strives to

of the Prison Department. And buttons. outdo the other in the matter of that High Street, Western District, including Assistant Superinten Today's "Gazette" announces many senior officers of the police, hospitality and then the partisans has now. heen cipsed to motor dent J. Kerr, Mr. C. G. Perdue, of different branches of sport traffic. compete among themselves, Would It not be better if our guests were consulted before a definite-pro- Ltd gramme is mapped out?

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Menace To Shanghai..

·LOCAL AND, GENERAL

Assistant Director of Criminal Intelligence, and Chief Detective to exercise his power of disallow Among the prominent Indians

The King has not been advised Inspector J. Grant. ance with respect to the ordinanceresidents, in addition to those conferring certain powers of arrest (named. were:-Messrs. Bishen on forest officers-

The total output of the Kallan Mining Administration's mines for amounted to 91,107 tons. the week ending August 23. sales during the period were 86,210 Singh, S.-M.

Twice within recent months, correspondents in the "North China Daily News" have called attention to the danger nrising to tons. Shanghai from the dynamite magazine on the Pootung shore

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Singh, M. D. Chellur Ram, Natha. {Singh, Tallati, Fazal Bhoy, A. A. Samy, U. Rumjahn, D. Rumjahn, Badan Singh, Mongol Singh, Spuron Singh, Jaga Singh. Keher Singh. Sunder Singh, S.-M. Tata Mangal Singh, Jemadar Puran Singh, Jemadm The German consortium has Chajja Singh, S.M. Nand, Singh, of the Hungpu, about half a mile concluded an agreement with the S.M. Kirpa Singh, Messrs. Sahan up stream from the mouth of Russo-Naphtha Syndicate far Singh, Bishen Das, Abdül Karim, Kajao Creek.

According to our deliveries of petrol and off V. Shemuram, G. Partalisai, M. contemporary, the magazine has a products on a pre-war scale, Gopaldas, V. Lekhraj, H. Jeram- capacity of 125 tons dead weight, involving an annual turnover of das, Mohomed Akbar, Khows At the present time it is said to be £2,500,000.

Khan, Abdul Karim. Gulam Kador, nearly three-quarters full. Now

Mohomed Din, Abdulla, Miran The Argentine Government Bux. Fazal Ahmed, Sardar Alli that fighting has begun, one side or the other may well make a dash has abolished the Argentine Vice-Khan, Talab Hossain, Fozal

Consulate at Hongkong. for the magazine, expecially any

It is Mohomed, Gulam Mustía, Gulam troops that may be landurl on the understood that questions concern-Hussain, Nawab Khan, Feroze Alli Yangtze bank, near the Kiuton Argentine interests in Hong Khan, Miro Khan, Mir Alam, kong shontd be referred to the Small Beacon, with a view to Argentine Consul in Shanghai. Rajack, Haidar. marching across land to attack the Arsenal from the Pootung side.

After tea and light refresh-

000000000|6|0|0||DOIS BEMBICIÓ The care of a dynamite magazine Georgian rising have been con- were delivered by Mr. Sirdar Khap Forty leaders of the recentments had been served, speeches is distinctly an expert's job, and demned to death and immediately and Inspector Khan Sahib Nawab the magazine might easily fall shot. Their names have not been Din, into the hands of men who have divulged, but are believed to in- no itles of the delicate nature of clude Prince Andronikoy, the explosives and the precautions leader of the Georgian anti- that have to be taken with them. Bolshevists

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In the event of an explosion, Jeven if no great damage were done to the centre of the Settlement, the godowns and, wharves down the river could hardly escape. And an explosion, might easily so affect the bed of the Huangpu as almost irreparably to injure Shanghai's trade.

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Secretary's Speech,

Mr. Sirdar Khun. Secretary of the Indian Moslem Society, said: Gentlemen,--On behalf of the

the

for the past 4 years in the New Territory and has first-hand in-. formation us to the state of affairs. He describes the conditions exist. ing in some parts as utterly revolt. ing and thinks that the sooner the Sanitary Board are given control of the undermentioned place, a betterment of conditions would rapidly be brought about,

TAPO RAHWAY STATION.-The Roundhouse here is terrible, and. day after day no disinfectant is. used in the excreta buckets from.. which huge quantities of flies arise, At this point there is plenty of water available and our informant enggest the installation of a, Septic Tank. The water tank which supplies the incomotives with water has no non-return valve on the intake and us a result onosquitoes are bred in thongende and are enabled, owing to the lack of this. simple valve, to gain accESA to the air..

TAPO, MARKET The Round- house at the Railway Station is, equally

SEN bod us that at Tripo Station, and in the Market itself there is another roundhouse close to the School which is utterly apralling.

Motoristis passing Tuipo Market are fully conversaut "with the garbage heaps here which it is suggested, should be done awnv with by erection of, say, two small Incinerators.

SHENGSA RAILWAY STATION. Another delightful Roundhouse exists here, as probably most re- silents of the Colony are aware, if they ever have the misfortune to have to wait a few minutes for a tmin.

Our informant adds: It is con- fdently believed that if the mitives

sutlined above that the Govern of the surrounding villages were convinced by onlar demonstration.

desirous of

The theatrical performance at Committee and members of the the West Point Bazaar of the brdian Moslem Society I have Amateur Comedy Organisation of great pleasure in welcoming you realised: $4.006.54 The whole hour you have done to the Imports and Exports Office, and to thank you for the great

through the Chairman of the here, of which the Indian Moslem do the honours, and Miss Betty amount has been forwarded Society by your kind attendance

Mr. Baldwin helped his wife to Bazaar to the Tung Wah Hospital Society will ever feel proud. Flood Relief Fund.

The object in inviting you here Baldwin was also, present. Ament, were really In view of the oft-repeated

is for the Society to celebrate the great attraction was provided by incliorating the loathsome con- desires of both Marshal Chi Hsieh-

The Public Works Department ocasion and publicly express their the magnificent achievements of ditions now existing, they would yuan (of Kiangsu) and Marshal Lu proposes to lease about 2,790 sq. ft. appreciation and mititude to this the Baldwin cook, who had made soon take upon themselves to Yung-halang (of Cheklang) that of crown land at Shaukiwan, com-invernment and the Government a wonderful little house of marzi-medy, if only in a slight degren. their quarrel should cause as little prising portion of the foreshore of India fr their kind action in pan, appropriately labelled Rose the menaces which may exist upon darnage inconvenience as and sea bed. The site must be bestowing titles of Khun Sahib Cottage, for the place of honour or near their own dwellings. possible to civilians, they should reclaimed to the satisfaction of the and Sardar Sahib on two members on the tea-table. It had an open make no difficulty in agreeing to Public Works Department and the of the Indian Community, vie.: front door, climbing roses, and a neutralize the magazine and its annual rental of 56 will be readjust-Inspectors Naanb Khan and fat chimney-pot of true cottage surroundings. Such netion could ed in accordance with the area Mohindar Singh mspectively.style.

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scarcely be interpreted as agrce-actually occupied. - ment to "foreign interference," and would be eloquent proof of the desire of each to fight out their quarrel without in any way resort- ing to tactics liable to bring untold suffering on the whole of Shang- hai,

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

NOT LIKE MANNA.

WHERE THE FIREWDOD CAME FROM.

Defendant had insisted that

DIES ON SHIP.

SENIOR NEMAZEE.

ENGINEER.

MR. JAMES LANG'S DEATH.

The death of the Chiaf Engineer

Khan Hahib Nawab Khan is the worthy president of our Society, and the honour conferred upon him is not only greatly appreciated by all members of this Society but also is considered, is an honour for the whole Mosleni Society and the Among passengers for the Indian Community. This is the

"But, firewood does fall like At the moment, it is well North and Japan sailing by the second occasion on which such manna from Heaven. Where did that foreigners should not inter-P. and O liner "Kashmir "yester- tilles have been conferred upon you get it from?" asked Mr. R. Eof the 8.8, Tangistan," Mr. Jafnes fere in the quarrel between day were Lieut. J. Henderson, Dr. members of the Indian Community Lindsell of a man charged with Lang. took place a few hours Kiangsu and before the naived in Hong- the role of peacemaker-except Mrs. Goddard, Revd. B. MeOwan, having taken place during the the Central Police Court this hang from Java early yesterday to, exorcise their right to keep and Colonel and Mrs. Barton. Chinese troops out of the Settle-

Administration of the late Sir morning. Henry May when the title of Khan ment. At the same time, the ary precautions, where its own magazine, under present condi- property is concerned. Already tions, is a distinct menace

Shanghai; at least an efficient we have been told that the Public guardat present there are three Works Department has actually Sikh watchmen should be placed trained bad nullans, and now we there. have the testimony of a New Terri- tory resident, set forth in an inter- During inst week's health view appearing in this issue, that'

the Government is anything but. debate, when the Government was urged to extend the scope of the free from blame in the New Torri-|- Sanitary Board to include the Newtory. Speaking with the authority Territory, honourable members of ong with intimate local know-

The

China Mail.

Boxokomo, Saturday, Sept. 8, 1974,

HEALTH APATHY.

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Fined $5.

MR. G. MATCHAM.

are.

FUNERAL TO-DAY.

morning.

Mr. Lung, who was about 60 The Permanent Court of Inter-Sahib was conferred upon Mr. somewhere near new road at to H.M.H. Nemazee (Oriental years of age, was senior engineer national Justice. has

elected Hash Khan, a Government ser Aberdeen he had met with some Navigation Company) and had for 1925-27, in succession to Dr. M: Huber of Switzerland, president vant, for his conl services. good friends, one of whom had been in their service for over four Loder of the Netherlands. The us to kinw that our kind and gen-asked him to carry it.

It is a great encouragement for thrust the firewood on him and years. His home was 'at Sidney. change is most interesting in view s otcrnment trent

Australia; where his relatives now of the importance of the part the jects with paternal love, and in President will play in connection recognition of their good services. with the Dawes plan,

and loyal acts is graciously pleased

The ship had on board a cargo SHADOWS BEFORE

to give them rewards., where

of sugar from Sourabaya for the rewards are dak. We are un- LEAVES FOR HOME. The following official statement doubtedly proud of being subjects |

Taikoo Sugar Retinery and the. Coming Events Advertised

captain had beons left behind. On In The Mal

was issued. con August 5:~The of the British Government, a is de amatory carga de Duke and Duchess of York are to Government under

Mr. George Matcham; the well- Mr. Lang's death a wireless men- visit East Africa this winter. throughout its vast dominions the s.s. "Kalgan" for Home to-day his body should be brought into whose flag known gentleman rider, left by age was sent to Hongkong asking ENTERTAINMENTS.

RTAINMENTS.Their Royal Highnesses will instice, peace and freedom pre Mr. Matcham has gone on private

if he should he buried at sea or if England in doviinate, and according to an old affairs, and hopes to return here was received and the ship came in Hongkong for burial. A reply good" worrying the Government conditions in certain parts as

The Acquittal September 6-World Theatre; of departure and return are not the same pool."-

Colony and Uganda... The dates drink together unmolested, from Ing in February, to provide inspectors to deal with revolting. Unfortunately, how."A Lady of Quality,”.

vet settled. The Duken vand. the mosquito pest unless the ever, his wish that the Sanitary

Doug's Theatre; Duchess of York will visit various Excellency, tho Covernor will be so September 6.-Queen's

It is our desire that His Lublic would play their part. Said Board should take action to deal

parts of the Colonies, and the. September 6-Star Theatre: Duke's engagements are likely to overment of India the sincerest spector Mohindar Singh and with the danger apots cannot be

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Gentlemen,On behalf His Excellency the Govorare f

to eommunicate to the "To have and to hold.”

include a good deal of big game thanks and the good wishes of this yself, I wish, to thank the Indian Friday, Sept. 36.Promenade hunting.. Shaitary word letters to the paperd, would Board has no jurisdiction in the

Concert, at Volunteer Headquarters

Society, for the honours loslem Society for kindly take the trouble to go round their New Territory, and the Govern

at 9.15 p...

deservedly conferred upon Inspediving this tea-party this evening PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

tews Nawab Khan, and Mohindari bur honour, and also the guesta compounds and see there are no nent has yet to know that the September 8-Lammert Bros.

Children Like Chamberlain's", Singh.

for their presence and congratula "empty bottles orting in the inhabitants of these places want

"Genillänen, thank you once We also wish to expromour

tions which we-value-very highly hedges, there would be far fewer them removed at all. Thus, Ltd.. Kowloon, 33 cases shellac, of wrists add unkies, strains of cords tanto make this evening Superintendent of Police and B.E Hawloon Wharf and Godown Do.. For "blust cad diuk a bruises,, spomins

more for the bouble you have

thanks to the Hon. Captain mosquitoes than at present." someone aptly pointed out after 11a.m.

and muscles, stubbed too cute. Imray pleasant and sincerely assure you, Doubtless the rebuke is in some last Thursday's meeting, the September: 8-Lammert Bros., d other map of effldhood, Chamhat your attendance has given this The Governor for, so kindly recom measure deserved, but it hardly wishes of an adrant New Terri-valuable household furniture 2.30 Doss Jostasab for older people too. the greatest honourly commendation this would not at 11, Chatham Road; Kowloon, berfan's Pain Balm always gives Tollar Society; the ntnost pleasure and ending us for the honours conferred on us, for, without : this Justifies the Government washing tory villager count for more milh

Taste their Themailiq paina, backsolos Returning Thanks. its hands of the problem. Mach the Government than those of an

COMPANY MHUTINOS.*** 24 and neuralgia: Jait raž on the or Inspector Khan Sahib Nawah Wo slao wish to thank the Hon.

have been granted. Teas does It Justify the Govern educated Europeni.

September 10, First ordinary. Spol.;

Khin, in returning thanks for him the Captain Soperintendant of ment neglecting to take the ordin-informant's outspoken remarka in

of shareholdern ớt holpu

self and Inspector Sardar Sahib Police for bis kindness in fonding Fast Cold when

Nawab Khan, as follown..

tum titje room to-night.

were told that it was "not much ledge, he goes so far as to describe September. 6.-Comquet Theatre; 1-November for a tour in Kenya Indian saying, "Wolves and sheep in time to ride at the annual meet-hut the remaing wore taken to the

at No-28 Godown, Hongkong, and

Victoria Mortuary at too late ni hour for burial yesterday. The Funeral will take place at five this of afternoon.

GOOD NEWS.

"The Bublic" "Will Learn with pleasure that the Dairy Farm Co., expects

to have its fon plant work. Ing at full capacity either Monday or Tuesday next when the normal supply, will be fully rośfo