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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1928.

SHAMEEN IN 1927.

DR. J. B. ADDISON.

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL'S REPORT.

BRITISH CONCESSION.

The report for 1927 of the Muni-

FORMER P.C.M.O PASSES AWAY.

DEATH AT SEYCHELLES.

P'RAPS-P'RAPS NOT!

"Yes, dear."

Mr. and Mrs, Gunter were dis- cussing married happiness.

"You know my friend, Jenkins, The death has occurred at Sey-jdon't you, dear?" said Mr. Gunter, elpal Council, British Concession, choltes of Dr. J. E. Addison, for- after a while. Shameen, has been circularised toimerly Principal Civil Medical Om- ratepayers. The annual meeting cer of the Colony.

"Well, that mari has the most will be held in the British Con- Dr. Addison left Hong Kong in happy ideas about marriage." sulate-General this afternoon. January owing to a breakdown, in "Yes; he believes that man and The Council and officers aro as health and it was hoped that ho wife should always be in full, har- follow: Mr. R.. K. Batchelor would recover sufficiently to remony; that they should have no (chairman), Mr. W. Rowland turn within the year. Dr. Addi-thought in the world Farmer (vice-chairman), Mesars, son, however, never recovered from domestic happiness." G. H. Bowker, G. B. Dunnett, G. A. the effects of a heart attack cx-

"Splendid; and, of course, Mrs. Robinson; D.P.W. and Secretary, perienced whilst bathing at Re- Jenkins agrees with him?”

summer Bay last Mr. Chas. E. Watson, M.I. Mech. E, pulse

and

but true

"Not so fast, my dear; Jenkins ia not, married."

M.I. Loco. E.; Superintendent of gradually grow weaker. Police, Captain G. A. Clements, Dr. Addison will be missed by Reserve of Officers; Municipal many friends in the Colony and Caller (vlowing the baby): "Do Nurse, Miss Shirazee; Medical Om-elsewhere to whom he had endeared you think he is going to resemble cer of Health, Dr. W. Graham himself by his unassuming and his father?" Reynolds; Consulting Architect, friendly nature. He came to Hong

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Mother: "I shouldn't be surpris-

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Mr. T. Brameld, LR.I., B.A., Audi Kong carly in 1924 after seven-ed. He keeps me up even now." tors, Mesars. Lowe, Bingham and teen years at Seychelles as Assis- tant Modical Oficer and Chief) Matthews.

Old Lady Visitor: "My man, you Extracts from the Council's re-edical Officer. He was educated must take a broad view of things."

at St. Mary's Hospital, London, Convict (peevishly): "I wish held the degrees of M.R.C.S., Eng you'd remember I got shoved in and L.R.C.P., London and was de- here for pinchin" a landscape!"

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The general behaviour and work corated with the N.B.E. He was! of all ranks has been excellent. 53 years of age...

Although the disturbances in Can-!

ton did not affect Shameen direct-

ly, yet it called for extra duty from

Chemist (to man who had fainted outside his shop): "Yes, sir, you had rather a bad turn, bụi Į man-

the Police, and all ranks, Indian CHATER WILL CASE, aged to get you inside and bring

and Chinese, responded willingly.

Special mention must be made of Ng Yau (Police Interpreter), Himat | Khan_(Indian Crown Sergeant)' and Wong Yuk-san (Chinese Crown Sergeant) for their devotion to duty. throughout the year.

JUDGMENT RESERVED IN

APPEAL.

MR. JENKIN'S ARGUMENT.

you to."

Man who had fainted: "I don't re- member. Do you mind bringing me two more?"

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Higson was always complaining of his wife's memory. "She can

cipe."

Judgment was reserved at the nover remember anything," he said. Discipline: The discipline has conclusion yesterday afternoon of "It's awful!" been very good. Minor offence re- the second of the Appeals arising

"My wife was just as bad,” said porte, 24. One dismissal for mis-out of decisions in respect of the White, "till I found a capital re- conduct. The total number of per- late Sir Paul Chater's will. sons dealt with was 44..

Mr. F. C. Jenkin, en behalf of "What was it?" inquired Higeon Five hundred tacks of oplum were the Hong Kong Land Investment eagerly.

"Why," said White, "whenever confiscated and handed over to the and Agency Co., Ltd., argued that Chinese Martime Customs.

it was well known that the Hong there's anything particular I want The present strength of the force Kong Finance and Investment Co. the miasus to remember, I write it is as follows:-Indians, 19; Chi- Ltd. had done no business since its on a slip of paper, and gum it on

incorporation and it could not be the looking glass." said that, as senior representative

for middle age and business suc- cess in themselves are not mat ters of general concern.

Before, therefore, Rotary can nese, 19; detectives, 2; interpreter, accomplish all or even a part of 1; cooks, 2. Total 43. what it sets itself to accomplish

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not carried on any business for The junior class, did pretty well

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of it, Mr. Bagram was qualified Lady: "I should think you would Fire Brigade.

under the provision of the be ashamed to beg in this neigh it must put its house in order. It! Brigade strength is 12 Indian and Memorandum of the Hong Kong bourhood."

3 Chinese members of the Police Land Investment Co. which stipu must open its ranks to the young force who receive special allow lated that a Permanent and Manag- ma'am. I've seen worse."

Tramp: "Don't apologise for it, business man. The mature and

ances for this work. Fires on Ing Director åhould be senior re- successful would-be exponents of Shameen, nil; fires оп Shakes presentative of a firm "carrying on Boy (to sister): "Mrs. Grubbs

business" here. Rotary principles find it difficult vicinity, 5.

sent yer four big apples, Milly, fer The state of engine and hose is Mr. Jenkin, claimed that the Hong takin' care of 'er baby. I ate two to pose as idealists-perhaps they

good.

Kong Finance and Investment! and lost one, and Billy pinched the are too modest; at any rate their

The Census.

Company was liable to be struck other. Mind yer thank 'er when newly-acquired role is as a rule

off the Register at any moment. It yer sees 'er." Non Chinese: 1926, 427; 1927, too much for them. Youth alone 487. Chinese:

was defunct because it had in fact 1926, 803; 1927, can give the movement the power 1,094. (Total for 1927 iz 1,581)

over twelve months.

in their examination ́papers In Census returns for the year under] and sincerity of purpose it so ob-

Counsel also claimed that words geography; but it was Gladys who viously craves; youth alone can stationed on the Concession.

review de not include the troops for the time being" found in the surpassed herself and all others. Memorandum of the Land Invest-One question was: "What is a turn the mighty panoply of mean-Municipal and Recreation Groundsment Co. confined the appointment volcano" and her answer was: “A ingless words and pettifogging

These have been maintained in of a Permanent Managing Director volcano is a round mountain with rules and regulations to good good condition during the year with to those who were of the required a hole in the top, and if you climb

the exception of the football ground account. The movement's sphere which has been kept open status at the time of the up you see the creator smoking.”

for death of testator and that, RO of action should be so widened. troops for drilling and recreational Mr. Bagtam was not senior repre- A keen rider to hounds was out If the Rotary "bosses" will not purposes in addition to the usual sentative of any firm at this time, with a strange pack one day, and,

football and hockey matches, hear of this, if they will tolerate

he was in any event not qualified. owing to a series of mishaps, had Jetties. Hong Kong, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 1928. 3o invasion of those truly relish-

Counsel also claimed that the got out of touch with the field. Both the Municipal Pier at Intention of the Company was that Jogging along a country lane ho ed luncheon tables, let themi pro- Shameen and the Cemetery Jetty during Sir Paul's lifetime and after came to D child searching the THE SPHERE OF ROTARY. pound # scheme by, which have been maintained in good re-his death there should be a con-ground carefully at the foot of a

Rotarians at least get in touch pair,

tinuity of advice and assistance. Įtall hedge. It was never intended that an, inde- and maintain contact with the

"What are you doing there, my finite or even unlimited time could boy?" asked the sportsman, younger and forceful and idealis-

elapse in the appointment of a curiously. successor. Sir Paul, according "Lookin' for small change, sir,” to counsel's contention, was em grinned the Ind. "The master al- powered to make one, appointment ways jumps 'Igher than 'is 'orse at and having made that one his this 'edge." The year under review has, on nominations were at an end as far

Visitor: the whole, been a healthy one. as the Memorandum was concerned.

"I must say, Mrx There have been three. typhold If, that person resigned or ceased Brown, your Ellen's Improvin' in 'er cases, all Japanese. One is pleased to act then the Company stepped in. playin'!" to see the increasing popularity of anti-typhold inoculation amongst| the public, which is probably the reason of the decrease in the in-

Five motor-cars were destroyed cidence of this disease. The in- in a fire at premises belonging to his wife every morning." crease in the number of flush sya- Mr. H. R. Richardson, builder, at tems with the consequent elimina- the back of Canterbury Street, tion of the night-soil coolle may Gillingham, Kent:

Now that Rotary has been put upon a professional basis time

review.

Waterworks.

The machinery and plant have and occasion may be found to tie generation. Here indeed is been maintained in good condition increase the usefulness of the good work for its professional and repair during the year under movement. As it is, Rotary, field-workers. despite its motto of "Service above Self," is essentially useful

LADY JURIST.

MISS SOU-MI CHENG, GOES ABROAD.

PASSES THROUGH HERE.

Report of Medical Officer.

Miss Sou-m! Cheng, the Nation.also be a factor both as regards allet lady jurist, passed through typhoid and dysentery. Hong Kong yesterday on her mis- slon to study politics abroad.

Miss Cheng was formerly Chlef

Judgment was reserved,

Defence Corps.

Ellen (from within): "I'm not playin'! I'm just dusting the pinnner."

"You know Archie? He beats

"You don't say?"

"Yes. He gets up at eight, and she gets up at nine."

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Mr. Miggs (father of six girls): "Sh There's a man in the draw-

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I don't suppose the old lady

to itself and not to others. The charitable effort that glosses the movement is nothing compared with what could be accomplished for the benefit of those now out- side its sphere. This, however, would involve à drastic alteration in its constitution, taking with it a lot of the "self" element, par- ticularly self-complacency. The

A few cases of dysentery, but a "one man, one vocation rule of

marked decrease on former years. a year and has filled a very renting-room, wante to marry one of Rotary would have to go, for in-

There were two severe dengue need. Nurse Shirazee has carried the girls-he's a wine merchant." stance. Many of the "grave and Judge of the Shanghai. District fever epidemics, when a large pro- on her duties in a very conscienti Mrs. Miggs: "Wine merchant7 Court. Then she was appointed portion of the population, both for-ous and competent manner, and the That's good. He's sure to think reverend signiors" who cling to President of the Shanghai Provi- eign and Chinese, were attacked. Nursing Home is running very the oldest is the best!”. the movement would, of course, aíonal Court (the old Mixed Court) These epidemics were remarkable satisfactorily. object, and naturally so. But un- In succession. Mr. Loo Hing-yuen from the extremely severe nature til the "small town" spirit is (who is well known in Hong Kong), of many of the cases, of greater Arms and equipment on loan meant anybody to draw the infer- eliminated, a spirit which, in- but she declined to assume, office. severity than any of the former from H.M. Government are main-ence that everybody present did, Prior to sailing from Shanghai, epidemics In my experience. tained in 'good order and repair. when she turned to an ambitious cidentally, gave life to, the move she went to Nanking to receive At times the water supply has not Revenue and Expenditure. young lady who had just sung her ment, Rotary will never be what Gnal instructions from the Nation-been quite up to the standard to The revenue has been $90,882.01 second song at the party, and said: alist Government. She sailed from which we have been used. This bas na against an estimate of $78,330. Thank you so much for your songs, it might be.

Shanghai on the "General Metzin-bron under the careful considera-The increase is dus principally to my dear. They took me back to The young man of to-day is ger, and passed through Hong tion of those in charge of the increases in water sales, business childhood's days on my father's outside the ranks of Rotary, Kong yesterday.

waterworks, and following certain and godown taxes and wharfage faim. There were times when you That is its fundamental fault. She is accompanied by her secre adjustments, we have every reason dues. Expenditure amounted to sang that I could ahut my eyes and As a club for men of mature age, tary, Mr. S. Chang, and her niece, to hope that it will now return to $91,944.71 as against $87,330, the fairly hear the old gate creaking

Miss Chong: Han-ying. They are its normal standard of excellence. increase due principally to water- In the wind!". blessed with some degree or other going to Marsailles, to which Mr. The Council have wisely prohibit works running expenses on account A compliment spoiled in the of business success, the move. S. Lee, another officia), is bounded any further flash system being of the extra demand on the plant making. ment may have its points. Bat

connected with the waterworks as and the fact that two of the filters these throw a considerable strain required aftention, to depreciation, Oncer (with watch in hand as on the plant.

allowance boing only one half the four bolls strike): "This is your hollowness rings through its Mr. A. Brenner,

a well-known The military organised an anti- amount, written off and to neces- watch, I think."," high-sounding ideals. At pre-local personality In Surbiton, Sur mosquito campaign during the sum-axy repairs to the Bund Wall not Pat: "Sure, air, It Is. I was sent Rotary is isolated from the rey, was the honoured guest at amer with marked success. The allowed for in the Budget.

Just wondering where I'd lost it."" family dinner party at Nuthall's thanke of the ratepayers are parti- The overdraft with the Hong world of things by walls of pre- Restaurant, Kingston, on Jan. 19, cularly due to Capt. G. L. Simons, Kong and Shanghal Banking Cor- Hissed a somewhat Mll-fed judice, suspicion and reserve, all in celebration of his 20th birthday R.A.M.C., in this connection.

there its usefulness ceases and a

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of its own construction. These Mr. Bremner was a resident || off negative qualities, as those in the Amby. And Hang Rong over half e movement well know, all help to agd'ahil since then has been of

the firm of Bremne make it interesting. Without and Laycock, Now Brand Street,] them there would be no interest,

Municipal Nursing Home This has been established in part the Victoria Hotel for just over

(Continued at fout of here

poration at the end of 1926 stood at 860,080.12 against which appeared an amount of $7,6500 in Building Re- serve Fund whilst at the end of the year under review it was $64,644.39 against which appears Building Reserve Fund: $22,500.

Anaconda,

Through the Jungle It's time I

should wanda.

I may meet a fat ros, i And, na naturalista know, There's nothing of which I am

fonderl