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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Normal cable working with Shanghai and beyond has been re established.:

An adjourned general meeting of Marine Engineers Gulid of China will be held at the Guild | office, Sailors' Home, Wost, Point,

to-morrow at 5 pm

Prosecutions against a Euro pean and several Chinese were in stituted at the Central Magistracy yesterday for disregarding the muzzling law. Fines of $5 were imposed in each case.

The Shanghai Horticultural Society announces that a Rose Show (which will also include a display of stocks, pansies and tulips) is definitely to be held in the grounds of H. M. Consulate Generall

"The Romantie Monk and "The Silly Dame" were some of the titles of objectionable Chinese booklets, the sellers of which were prosecuted at the Central Magistracy yesterday. Two. fines of $50 and one of $25 were in- posed..

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The Shell Transport and After sitting for 2814 hours Trading Company, Limited de-the House rose, at 4.5 p.m. en clarede dividend at the April 8 for the Easter recess. rate of 2s. 6d. per share free of Income Tax, papable on July 6, Bearer Coupon to be presented No. 47.

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A Chinese passenger by the 5.8. Taiping was charged at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday with unlawful possession of a Mauser pistol and 460 rounds of ammunition Accused pleaded ignorance of the laws of the Colony and was fined $1,000.

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Dallas, Texas, May 9 Thirty persons were injured and property damage of more than $1,000,000 was caused by a terrific hailstorm which "bombarded Dallas and its vicinity with hail stones larger than Baseballs last. night,

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With an amount believed to approximate P100,000 in counter- feit money, one Chinese and Lane: Filipino. were arrested Caloocan, Manila, other paraphernalia for counter- feiting were seized. The two men were held for high bail, under- stood to be P10,000 each.

An interpreter at the Central Magistracy was admonished by the Magistrate yesterday for speaking with the complainant and a witness before the hearing of the case, which concerned one of theft in which it was alleged Following a newspaper cam=" that the accused took $3 from the paign against the fatal attrac- complainant's pocket. Accused, tions of dancing halls, the Minis- who was an old offender, was sentry of Public Instruction has for tenced to six montha hari labour bidden Turkish young men and and two years police supervision.girls to enter them until thes have completed their secondary education. This means that all Tokyo, March 5-Half a under 18 will be excluded. million oysters, planted in Eigu Bay, on the Ise Peninsula, to Tokyo, May 8-The emigra produce cultured pearls have tion bureau of the Foreign Office died within the past week, to the announced that six families would great loss of the cultured pearl be sent to Borned to engage in industry. Experts at the Impalm growing on a plot of land perial Fishery Bureau, who have which has been leased for that. been summoned to the oyster purpose. All expenses of the beds, state that the oysters have colony will be borne by the Japan- taken cold.

ese government as part of a plan to find a new outlet for Japan's The Mission Book Company,growing population. It is aimed located in North Szechuen Road, to determine whether Japanese The "Philippines Herald""

a joint enterprise controlled by ear successfully colonise in the says that Governor Juan Navarro the Methodist and Presbyterian Dutch East Indies and the south of Mindoro has been suspended missions in Shanghai, have sea Islande generally.. Similar from office by the governor gen announced the withdrawal of test colonies will be sent to Brazil erall for a period of one month the Methodists from: Governor Navarro was accused of concern.. The stock of books, emigrants who will be permitted she this year in addition to the 4,000 mistreating a prisoner. President on subjects of religious and to embark for that country. Jose Basa of Nanjan, Mindoro,general interests, belonging to the was also suspended for the same Methodist mission formerly in the period by the governor general..

book store are now being sold in the Missions Building, 23 Yuen Ming Yuen Road, Shanghai, Room 620.

Charges of obtaining money by false pretences and demand- ing money from a pork seller were preferred at the Kowloon Mag tracy yesterday against two Chinese interpreters of the Saal tary Department. The case was adjourned, baik being fixed at $250 each:

Large reinforcements have left. Java recently for Acheer, Dutch East Indies, and according

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Two of the oldest saloons in England are shortly to pass out of existence. The "Two Brewers!" saloon at Perry Hill, Catford near London, "which was in operation before. Columbus. discovered to the reports the rebels more! Philatelists, take notice A America and which has been dis- rient is spreading in this district. new stamp made its appear pensing drinks ever since is short- Letters from the late Captainance on May 12, bearing the pic-ly to be demolished to make way Paris to his friends have recently ture of Captain Gallarza's plane for a modern hotel. Here, Dick found their way into the Press About P9,000 worth in all deno-Turpin, the famous highwayman and gave a very unfavourable imminations are being rushed by who was hanged at York in 1739, pression of the way in which some the bureau of printing,, and when used frequently to step in for a native troops conducted them- this issue is all gone, the govern-drink, to the consternation of the selves during the recent attacks. ment press will work overtime to "bar-flies." "Ye Olde Whitting They are stated to have fled at turn out some more, Jose Topacio, ton," near Kinver, Staffordshire, the first alarm leaving their director of the Bureau of Posta, which dates from early in the arms behind them and the general decided to commemorate the sixteenth Century and where moral of the troops engaged in Spanish aviators fight in King Charles stayed in his flight. the first skirmish seems to have Manila bylasuing memorial from Worcester, is shortly to go been anything but good..

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Capt. C. Moir, F.R.G.V.S., Veterinary Surgeon, Perak, North, retired from the service, and left. Singapore for Home on the "Macedonia."

The opening ceremonies in con- nection with the Chinese Catholic Young Men's Society are to take place at 16, Caine Road on Sunday next at 2 p.m.

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His Holiness Swami Per- mananda, with two monks, and two American ladies (his dis-E ciples), arrived in Singapore en the 12th inst. from India on their way to America:

Siz Rabindranath Tagore's Mr. C. G. Brown, consulting en- aerious illness is causing greatgineer of Shanghai, is now in Amoy anxiety. He recently foretold his workinge with "some Chinese in approaching end in the words, "establishing a new electric plant in am nearing the end of my journey the International settlement at and my feet are weary.""

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Mr. John Fitzpatrick, of Eckett Street, Bermondsey, has just cêle brated his 100th birthday. He has lived in Bermondsey all his life. His chief prstime is walking, and he attributes his long life to hard work.

Among the arrivals of members of the Kuomintang, Executive Com- mittee for the Canton meeting in May is Mr. Eugene Chen, late editor of the Peking. Min Pho:" Mr. Chen is being again requested to direct the editorial policy of the "Canton Gazette "

Guests of honour at a Garden: Reception given by the Young The post of Flag-Lieutenant to Women's Christian Association. Vite-Admiral Sir Rudolf Bentinck, Shanghai, on Monday last, were the Commanding the Reserve Fleet, on Mr. Robert E. Streeter, American members of the British-China In-board the "Centurion." at Porte- Vice-Consul from. Canton, accendemnity Delegation and a display mouth, has been given to Lieut Lord panied by Mrs. Streeter, is in of Chinese products collected by Louis. Mountbatten, younger son of Shanghai for a few days prior to the studente of China for exhibit the late Marquess of Milford departure for Tientsin where he Geneva were. ar attractive Haven. He was A. D. C. to the has recently been transferred, feature of the party.

Prince of Wales during the tour in India and Japan...

Father Loula La Ravoire: Morrow, secretary of the apostolic delega tion, has departed for the United States via China and Japan to attend the Eucharist congress that is to be held at Chicago the latter part of June..

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Peking, May 0-In recognition of the meritorous services rendered

Tokyo, May 7.-Commenting on in maintaining peace and order, M. Selbriakov's visit to Japen the Ex-President. Tsao Kun has be "Hochi" and other vernacular stowed to General Wang Hwat papers express the opinion that the ching a wooden scroll, on which Soviet official Intende sounding the are inscribed four characters mean Japanese Government's attitude on Ing The pillar-stoue. of the the quastion of the railways in The death occurred suddenly at Capital," from the ex-President's North Manchuria. The papers. the Hotel Van Wijk, Singapore own hands. In company with an accordingly attach great impor during the night of the 8th inst. interpreter the Panchen Lama call-tance to the coming, visit. of Mr. Hector Simpson, who wased on and had an interview with resident at the hotel. The de- ceased was found dead in his room the following morning..

Straits papers announce the death, which took place in the Penang. General Hospital on the 8th Inst. of Mr. W. P. Lester,

manager of Hitam Tin, Lid. Perak. He died as the result of

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The "Overland China Mail" is obtainable every week on Friday morning at the office of the publishers (China Mail Building) 5, Wyndham Street in ample time for the mail.

Domestic Occurrences Leading Articles Correspondence Harbour Robbery Five Years Smart Worke Down and Out: Our Harbour Bomb "Echo" Canton Shuffle Fall From Grace Architect's Fees Scout Rally Outburst Averted ? Squall Damage

Junk Raided Local Probate No Damages Robber Attack Captain's Story Spiritual Ascetic

General Wang Hwai-ching yester The German A.D.C. at Shanghai day, during which he presented a are preparing for their seventh pro- Long-life Buddha and a piece of duction, a comedy in three acte silk to the latter, who was request by Oskar Blumenthal and Gustav. ed to detail a squad of guards to Kedelburg entitled "In weissen protect the visitor in the Yingtal Roessel Being the last play of palace. "Kuo Wen

the season, Mr. C. T. Klun (the The annual meeting of the Producer), le working exceptionally a Dog Bites

hard to make this a gala-perform- Christian Publishers Association

a bullet wound in the head, of China took place on May 11 at ance and there will be some sur- the Christian Literature Society dancing which Mr. Klun bae clever prises in the way of singing Land 143 North Szechuen Rond, Shang:

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Mr. W. Arthur Wilson, asset hal Various reports were prey worked into the play.". ant editor of the "Malay Mallsented, and the following officers leaves Singapore for Home on the were elected for 1926-27 Chair The wedding of Dr. Burn of 27th instant on six months urman, Mr. S. Nieh, B.A. Více Tongshan and Maud Wilson took lough, accompanied by Mrs. Chairmaa, Rev. J Darroch, Litt. place at All Spinta on April 24 Wileon. Mr. Wilson was former Di secretory, Rav AJ Garnforthe Rev, C, W Scott officiating ly on the staff of the “S.C.M.P.” (till the return of Mr. J. Whitsed The bridesmaids were Mlas D. Dovey), treasurer, Mr. H. Wilson, a colleague of the bride at Mr. C. A. S. Russ, the well known Briner members of executive.com-the Victoria Hospital, and two little. local solicitor, decompanied by Mre. mittop, les Pyle, Mr. P W. Cheng girls, P. Travers-Smith and Lols Russ and their two children, left and Dr. J. T. Williamis, in addition Davis, The bride, who were crepe Hongkong for Home, this week by to the above, Editors of The de chine and georgette skirt, was the Lloyd Triestino vessel, Bookman," Dr. 3.. Darroch, Rev. given away by Sir John Walshamn, "Flume-1. In Mr. Ruse's abmesto, Ga'en Chia-yung; business, man- Mr. Pryor being best, man. The Mr A Hall le to look after his ager BLA Whilted over on his married couple aikai rds left for Interests,

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Firearms

Company Reports Shipping Changes

Small Boys' Club Mr. SA Seth" Triad Society. Quiet Market Pirates' Coup Amoy Opium Push from Back Bomb Chemicals Not Manager Manslaughter Rents, Ordinanc 17-Star Cave. In-Bankrup Agency LMCI Concer

Snatcher Caught.

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Piracy Suspect

New RC. Bishop Canton Crisis. Dummy Smokes The Cannon Case... Wedding Bells:

A Good Year

Piano Music

Fifty Years Junk Raid w Coup d'Etat Denied Theatre Dispute Traffic Cases Cricket Trial:

Ground Opened Charity Soccer

Lawn Bowls

In the League. Naval Victory Semi-Finals School Jubilee Nearing End School Basketball Champion Field Now Definite Holders Wing. Colony's Health Company Row Architect's Claim $1,000 Damages

A Thief's Trick The Old Cure - Crisis Over 16-17 Opium Traffic

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