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mendous effort that it is impossi ble to draw inferences from what was done, what was expected to be done and what may be done.

The sad fate of Flight-Lieut.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1928.

FARMING.

THE RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING:

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Mollie: "I've taken three lessons In French from a correspondence school."

Dollie: “Really? Could you carry-

French- on conversation with man"

"Oh, no; but I could talk to any--; body else who'd had three lessons."

.

The newly-married couple, en route for Scotland, stopped at a cer- tain hotel for lunch, where the man- nger was rather assiduous in his "To endeavour by artificial means attentions. For the tenth time he to maintain a large rural popula-saHed up. "And what can I get for" tion," he continued, "is, In my you now, sir?" "Some honeymoon:

"You have me view, to try to put a spoke in the salad, please." wheel of progress."

there, air," replied the manager. "May I ask what it consists of?"

Just lettuce alone," replied Mr.. Newlywed..

aldents' Association relative to the allotment of a children's play- ground in that district reminds us of another proposition of a simi- lar nature. This is the demand

Oxford. "Agriculture will al- for a playground for the young-ways be a declining industry. sters of Kowloon. Some few smaller and smaller proportion of months ago, it may be remember- the people of the world will be ed-it is quite likely that it is not required to produce the necessities remembered — the Government of life," said Professor. of Rural promised to look further into the Economy, University of Oxford, at matter of the provision of a piece the conference of the National of ground, after Sir Henry Pollock Council of Social Service... in the Legislative Council, had made a spirited protest against an adverse official ruling. It is about time, we think; that we were furnished with Govern- ment's remarks on the subject, Curiously enough, nothing con- cerning the proposed playground has appeared in the reports of the meetings of the Kowloon Resi- dents' Association of late. It' is our earnest hope that the Asso- cultural labourer to become

Lancashire weaver. ciation has not allowed itself to be side tracked in this matter, foro adventure at all for one of my the necessity of an open space for labourers on the University farm Kowloon children is as urgent to become a worker at the Morris now as it was a little while back works. when many people were excited over the question. The Mid- Levels, of course, should have their playground, but if official- dlom feels that it can only deal with one proposal of this kind'nt a time, it should, we opine, devote its attention in the first place to Kowloon's needs..

Arriving from Batavia and Ballk- papan yesterday, the a.s. "Tjillboet" reported the death of a passenger

on-board.

After attacking a Chinese amaḥ,

The close association: between agriculture, and industry in this country was leading to a demand for a better standard of living on the part of rural workers. "A hundred years ago," he said, "It was a very A Scot was entertaining a guest big adventure for 4 Suffolk agri- for the night. The evening was aspent in weighty conversation, no To-day it is offer of liquid refreshment being

the host' made,. About 10.80 p.m. said, suddenly, "Now, how about a wee doch-an-doris, eh?" The guest: rubbed his hands and chuckled, "Splendid!" So the host, smiling* genially, rose and put Sir Harry Lauder's celebrated song record ond

"เ the gramophone.

"Agricultural labourers are get- ting less wages than they des- serve, but more than the in- dustry, as at present organised, can afford to pay.

Overland China Ma Kinkead was so deplorable that it at Hing Hon-road yesterday morn-need to be more Intelligent, alert, who the next Prime Minister was:""

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seems like tempting Providence ing, a snatcher bolted with a pair again to enter upon such a flight. of gold car-rings, set with jade. In fact, it seems to us that there

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Hong Kong, Friday, Sept. 7, 1928. ENGLAND'S AVIATION

EXPERIMENTS,

tests than there are in participat ing in them. Still if they are to be regarded as of international im- portance it is practically essen- tial that England should not re- frain:

The body of a Chinese (40) was taken to the Kowloon Mortuary for taken from the water at North Point.

Captain Mathews, master of the Steamboat Co.'s 8.5. "Sui Tai" which was severely damaged by fire, is Our performance in win-proceeding on Home leave by the ning the Schneider Trophy last "Hakone Maru" sailing on Satur- year was one of the finest ever day. known, and fully. established the

as

"I believe that the establishment of a large new peasant class, even

The naval cadet was undergoing if it were desirable, would be im- an examination. "Who was Prime" possible. I believe that any at- Minister after Sir Henry Campbell- tempt to increase substantially the Bannerman?" he was asked by one number of small holdings would of the admirals." Mr. Asquith. be doomed to economic failure.

I Blr." "Correct! Who succeeded"? think the agricultural industry Mr. Asquith?" "Mr. Lloyd George, must aim at one thing-a large air." "Correct!" Then there was output per man employed, and that a pause. "He's doing well," whis--

to the ad- logically means a reduction of the pered another admiral agricultural population.

miral who was asking the question.

not sure myself "The labourer of the future will "Keep on! Tm

and adaptable. He will need a better, and more liberal education and ayatomatic training in his

This little tale is not at the ex- craft. A man cannot pick up' the pense of the Americans, but rather' principles of Grade 'A' milk pro-in praise of their Instincts. duction because it involves a know- ledge of bacteriology. It is too expensive to let a man learn how to LATE a tractor by breaking up its inside. The farmer of the future will have to be better trained, and will have to concentrate scientific management."

A Londoner was hurrying along the Embankment to keep an ap- pointment for which he was already late. He was stopped by a party of. Americans, one of whom asked if he would point out Cleopatra's more on Needle.

"Why, cartainly," responded the Londoner. "It's just here."

He Indicated the famous obelisk, and at the same time removed his

H. E. the Officer Administering MR, W. N. MASTERTON hat to wipe his brow. Whareupon

EX-SINGAPORE OFFICIAL'S DEATH ANNOUNCED.

the Americans also uncovered and" gazed at the Needle with reverence.

Teacher: "Who can tell me what" A wide circle of friends in the

an herbaceous border is?" Colony will learn with regret of the

Tommy, whose mother is a board- death at Edinburgh of Mr. Walter Neil Masterton, Engineer Commaning-house keeper: "Please, miss, a. der, R.D., R.N.R., retired, and for lodger what don't eat meat." merly eputy Surveyor-General of Ships, Straits Settlements.

Mother: "Jane, do you know, if" "Jock," as he was, familiarly Johnny has come home from school known by his intimate friends, yet?

claim of British aviation engin-the Government will present medals eers to turn out machines which and labels to members of the St for speed and durability are un-John Ambulance Brigade at Govern- equalled in the world. We might ment House on Thursday, Septem

ber 20 at 6 px. easily refrain from responding to

The first monthly meeting of the Italy's success through Major de Bernardi's 318 miles feat, con-Hong Kong Referees' Association takes place this evening at 6 pm. tenting Ourselves with our at the Chaplain's Hut, Scandal It is interesting to note that Schneider Cup victory and of the Point. Capt. Austin is to give a contend fact that we shall again come, for- short lecture on the "Laws of the England intends to against Italy for the supremacy of ward for the trophy when it is game."

first came to the Colony as far back Jane: "I think so. I haven't seen the world's air speed record, and competed for next year, but such

Dr. Lim Boon-kang, the highly-as 1897, when he was second on him, but the cat is hiding under the that within a few weeks from an attitude might be misunder-respected Chinese educationalist; gineer on the Government yacht stove."

was acting now Flight-Lieut. D'Arcy Greig stood. Therefore in the attempt arrived in Hong Kong this morning and four years later

Government Marine will make an attempt to nullify that is soon to be made by Flight-on the "Takada" from Singapore assistant

and will sall on Sunday for Amoy, Surveyor. *After" undergoing a Lawyer (for the auto, accident.;: Major de Bernardi's great feat of Lieutenant D'Arcy Greig we where he is President of the Uni- course of instruction at the Royal victim): "Gentlemen of the jury,

Dockyard, Portsmouth, he was the driver of the car stated he was 318 miles per hour. In winning shall hope that it will endversity.

attached to the office of the Inspec- going only four miles an hour. the Schneider Trophy at Venice in re-establishing British supre

Mr. W. J. Hill, M. I. Mech. Etor of Marine Surveya and, in 1905, Think of it! The long agony of my last year, Flight-Lieut. Webster macy in aviation engines

chief engineer of Talkoo Sugar Rewaa detailed for special duty in poor unfortunate client, the victim, finery Co., is to be the recipient at connection with the Tanjong Pagar as the car drove so slowly over his virtually won the world's speed also in the possession of a mar

as the vellous flier as Lieut. Greig will a presentation in the Institution of Dock expropriation. He after body!" record for England, Schneider Trophy is unquestion- certainly have to be if he files at Engineers & Shipbuilders, Hong wards became acting Government

"You cannot keep me down!" ably the "blue-ribbon" of the something like 320-325 m.p.h. Kong, at G. p.m. on Thursday, Sept. Marine Surveyor and received the speed tests. However, as Major The machine which he will use 15. Mr. Hill is a Past President of substantive appointment in 1909.

He served as Sergeant in the Civil shouted an orator at a public meet- ing. "Though I may be pressed de was one of the will be a Super Marine Napier de Bernard, who was crot of at L5, and it will be the same ma- The Director of Education an- Guard during the Mutiny in 1915. below the waves, 1 rise agains you Venice, did subsequently fly at a chine that was, held in reserve at nounces that under the will of the ceived the thanks of the Com-will find that I come to the surface, late Mr. Tsal Kung Po a sum of faster rate than that attained by Venice last year. It is hoped that $10,000 was bequeathed to the manding Officer, China Station, for gentlemen. Flight-Lieut.. Webster, the a speed of 325-330 miles will be Director of Education for the pro Italians are, undoubtedly, quite attained and if such be an accur- vision of free scholarships. This entitled to regard themselves as ate calculation and all goes well bequest has been gratefully accepted the holders of the world's speed with the experiment England's by the Government.

Fines of $100 each or six weeks record. Had the ill-fated Flight-speed supremacy will once again

hard labour, were imposed by Mr, Lieut. Kinkead not been so debe vindicated.

It is more pleasing to learn of R. E. Lindsell, this morning, on two

Mr. Masterton who was 58 years plorably unfortunate last year

Chinese charged with regard to the when he was, to all appearance, another experiment by which Bri- carcase of a pig. The first man, of age, was twice married and by In a very favourable position to tish aviators hope shortly to be the owner of the plg, was charged his first wife left two daughters, one defeat all speed records ever at able to remain in the air for three with conveying the animal to the of whom is in India and the other the other the caretaker of the the British India Steam-Navigation tained, England would probably days and nights continuously. Taughter house at Salwanho, whilst in Scotland, and a son who is with not have been called upon to make The machine with which it is slaughter house, was charged with Co. His second wife, survives him another attempt to assert her hoped to perform this remark the possession of the carcase, with a son now at school.

which we believe is able feat is known as Fairey which was unfit for human con- supremacy, univers recogi as in the Napier monoplane. It is stated sumption.

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"Yes," said one of his hearers.. "You come to the surface to blow."

"My boy" said the proud father, "has the brain of a politician."

"Well, time is a great healer," said the listener who was bored of this particular, subject.

"Mabel boasts of having family -

jewels."

ring was in three families before Well, I know her engagement Jack gave it to her

There may not be many in Singapore at present who will re- Two spiders who lived in a church member Masterton as he was before were discussing the housing ques

"I live under the pulpit and get disturbed every Sunday" sald one.

The case against the licensee, fllness overtook him Ten years, tion.

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