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him some chow," I asked. "Tink so he eatee too much master, b'long gleedy," came the reply. "You feed him," I said, and walked out into the passage. From a safe distance I heard the boy remark to the cook. "Wonder Overland, China ul.what ting master talkee when he

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Hong Kong, Saturday, Nov. 3, 1928.

A LOOK AROUND

[By The Mail Men]

savee George have just now chow "I tree piecee mutton chops?" wonder," said the cook, softly.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1928.

Peak tram and he gets admittance All servants of the Crown; Col. E. M. Cosgrave, Canadian!? into the local Clubs without from HE. the Governor | Trade Commissioner, is in Hong? entrance fee and without subscrip downwards, are prohibited Kong until Nov, 28 and 'will be tion. All he has to pay for, in during the continuance of glad to see firms interested 'In- these caravanseral, are his drinks their service in the Colony from Canadian tande. His headquaï-- and his food. Meanwhile the receiving valuable presents-ters are with the Canadian Com-- ordinary residents are assisting other than the ordinary gifts of missioner of Immigration, China-: to pay a mighty big Military Con-personal friends whether in the building.. tribution for having him here.. I shape of money, goods, free pas- ask you!

sages or other personal benefits.

Richard Dix'a thrilling picture! They are also prohibited from of romance and the prize ring Taipo. was again giving such presents. This re-will be shown for the last time' Talpo Dope honoured last gulation applies not only to the to-day at the Queen's Theatre, week-end by the officers themselves, but also to "We're in the Navy Now" at the visit of 8.8. "Stanley" with H.E. their familles, and officers will be World, and "Honour Bound" at: the O.A.G. and party aboard, held responsibble for its obser- the Star, are also having their "Stanley" of course, anchored vance by their families. But the Anal screenings to-day.

Local Japanese hongs were be

well off shore and all hands land regulation is not intended to apply: ed on Sunday morning little' the to cases of remuneration for worse for wear, writes our corres-special services rendered and paid pondent. On Sunday night, how for with the consent of the Gov-agged to-day, it being the an- ever, the inmates of the ernment. Money which has been niversary of the late Emperor "elil-Japan's "Empire" Day." Anopheles Maternity Home realis- subscribed with a view of mark-

ed there was something around ing public approbation of an The Japanese Primary School at really worth chewing up, and a officer's conduct may be dedicated Kennedy-road was on holiday and covey led by a brace of fire flies to objects of general utility and the Consul-General, Mr. Y. Mura- proceeded to the attack, with the connected with the name of the kami, attended the ceremony"

there result that "Stanley" had to person who has merited such heave up anchor and get out of proof of the general esteem-for it long before daylight, Monday.example, the Brewin Fund in The remaining inmatea of the Hong Kong. *

Home are in mourning for 90 days

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A small fire occurred at the basement of 87, Wellington- street, occupied by a cotton deal-

In honour of their fallen comrades On the other hand, if aer, shortly after eight o'clock on' who were taken prisoners and for Chinese General in a neigh-Thursday night, The alarm was:

bourine had their trunks bent.,

province or any responded to by the Central Fire chieftain there desires to Station, and the fire was extin- The Taipo Bridge approaches make a present, he can do so, gulshed without difficulty, little show evidence of soon being com-The recipient has permission to damage being done. plated. Several lots of stone, a take the present when it "cannot

couple of rollers and a supply of be refused, without giving The case, in which four men Asphaltum are all on hand. The offence," and then auch presents who are charged with armed only thing missing is the Field must be handed over to the Gov-robbery at No. 3, Kwong Hon- ernment. When à present is ex- terrace, last month, was brought: changed between, say, the before. Major C. Willson, O.B.E., Governor, and a Chinese adminis- at the Central Magistracy yes--. trator of note-in ceremonial in- terday, when all four were com- tercourse--the presents received mitted for trial at the Criminal: will be handed over to the Hong Sessions this month. Kong Government, and any re- turn presents will be given at the Two banishees were yesterday: expense of the Government, each sentenced to twelve months" Then, again, Governors will not hard labour and 24 strokes of the without special permission accept birch, at the Kowloon Magistracy.. or forward any articles for pre. At the previous hearing, the pri sentation to H.M. the King.

The Civil Service

Information concerning the Civil Service in Hong Kong has been given in these columns on previous weeks. At the end of this series will be found a number of very interesting paragraphs, Further articles about the Colonial Service, us it applies to Hong Kong, wit appear on succes- sive Saturdays.

kitchen to hot up the Asphaltum, but the Talpo Corporation have placed an order with the Clown Agents for one, which is expected to arrive on or about 1930.

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The name of the China Mining and Metal Co., Ltd., has been struck off the register of com-

soners claimed that they haď been deported from Macao by the authorities. After investigation, however, their statements were proved to be untrue,

The public are warned that Barker-road is not open to motor"

It is with regret we have to ad-panies. vise, the shifting of his Stamping ground by our finest Bridge play- Mrs. N. Gibson-Craig, with traffic without a special permit er. He came, wimpsed the situa- Miss E. Gibson-Craig and two and that patients wishing to reach tion over for 8 years, could children arrived this morning the Victoria Hospital by car should either proceed there by stick it no longer and beat it for from Home by the P. & 0.8.. ambulance or apply to the Traffic Hong Kong,

Our new Belfry looks fine, but the inmate for whom it was in- tended has put on weight and may not be able to gain admittance,

"Kashmir."

which

"You know, dear, that cat eats too much" put in the coolie in his best imita

Office. Police Headquarters, for.a tion of my voice. "You shuttup,

permit for the car which is re- no blong funny," and the boy

At the Kowloon Magistracyquired to take the patient to the heaved one of the sauce-pans at

yesterday a further week's Hospital. In all cases where per- him-judging by the sound,

mand was made in the case in mits are issued speed along "Really, boy, this won't do, as

an Indian constable, of Barker-road must not exceed 8. missie says, declared the cook.

Kowloon City Police station,.15 miles per hour. "You no have leadee noosepaper

Last week I charged with assaulting a Chinese about Peaces Pac no can fight?"

Civil Servants' told how girl. "Allsame Missie have talkie to

*** As from Jan. 1. 1929. no emer-- Responsibilities people can be

yenty certificate of nationality or 'nex" "door vrissie?" was the bright

'engaged a s Mr.-E. L. Agassiz, who has re-police permit to leave Hong Kong answer as the boy threw a few Civil Servants. To-day I propose covered from his recent illness, will be issued to British subjects: more things over. "No, that to deal with some of the restric- has been re-appointed Official or non-British subjects for travel blong mud-pac puttee face, tions placed on them. The "lay Receiver in Bankruptcy. During to any non-British territory. All makee looksee nice" replied the man" has often been fascinated his absence, Lt. Col. F. Eaves, British subjects, more especially cook, great in his knowledge of by tales about what a Govern- D.S.O. (Land Officer) held the women and their beauty hints ment employee can and cannot post. "How you know?" demanded the do, but most such have been

Missie's face? She no wanchee,

"

Indians, who intend to travel to other places after their arrival in: Hong Kong. should obtain pass- boy. "As I was saying," (adopt wide of the mark. I wonder The name of Dr. George Evan ports in their country of origin as ing my tones) Englan', and how many of those in public Rowan, L.R.C.P. (London), the Hong Kong Passport Office- plenty piecée countlee have makee offices to-day know their respon- M.R.CS. (Eng.), etc., has been will not issue passports to persons sign one pieces' pac"" ""Talkee sibilities other than being able to added to the local. register of who are not domiciled in Hong makee puttee more mud on point to the barren Press table medical practitioners. Dr. Rowan Kong without previous reference- The correspon- just now her face ailsame mud when faced by a logical question is an "old boy" of the Diocesan to their country of origin.

put by a Pressman?

Boys' School. A Disgruntled dent in the colour," eagerly asserted the

Estat in Hong Kong sworn- .Man.

local Press who coolie. "No, talkie no fight any

Here are some of the things a Mrs. J. B. Newill. Mrs. G. "nder $20.600 was left by Sir* has been more," said the cook. "For how Civilian Servant is forbidden from Acland. Mr. L. G. and Mr. Black- Charles John Dudgeon, Assistant aquealing regarding the al- long?" asked the boy practically; doing: those whose remunera- burn, Mr. P. B. Chard, Mrs. R. H. British Commissioner for Revi- leged bonus paid by ship Allee time." "Fool pidgeon," said tion is fixed on the assumption Douglas, Mr. L. T. Durrant. Mr.sion of Commercial Treaties with charterers to the master the boy kicking George from un- that their whole time is at the dis. E. T. Maitland, and Mr. R. Taylor China ini 1901-2 and President of and which, it is alleged, is der the table. "What for?" timid-posal of the Government are pro- arrived from Home this morning the China Association in 1911. kept by the skipper instead of ly asked the coolie.

hibited from engaging in trade, by the "Kashmir.”

He was formerly in Shanghai.. being distributed among the other

or employing themselves in any

On Jan. 28, he died at San Remo, officers, pro rata, is evidently a

The cook seemed stuck, commercial or agricultural under- Cpl. C. A. Grinnes, late of the Italy. His net personal estate in: discontented individual. Maybe, Wondering how he would taking; Salaried public officers, H.K.V.D. Corps, was in the China Britain is valued at £62,063. in getting his grouch off his chest

it I looked round whether whole time or not, are (British Treaty Ports) team Dame. Isabelle Annie Dudgeon, he thinks he is opening the eyes of the charterers and at the same the corner of the door. Far from prohibited from directly or in- which came second in the Junior the widow, and Marchesa Clare Nigeria Alice Cecilia Rappini di Castel time putting a spoke in the wheel looking embarrassed, he seemed directly making or holding any Kolapore rifle match. of the rapacious masters, and quite calm. With an implacable local investment, speculating in won with 524 points against Delfino, the daughter, were ap maybe he is. But I do not smile he put the spoon in the the shares of, or being connected China's 523 and Cold Coast's 521 pointed executrixes; and Mr. C. D. Kerr and Sir Edward imagine that his grumble will soup, tasted it, pronounced it with any company, occupation or

опе long-drawn undertaking which might bring It is proposed to removed the Charles Pearce (formerly of avail him much beyond a nasty good with look or two from his master"Aiyana," and proceeded to help their private interests into real name of Mr. A. W. Graham Shanghai, who died recently)- should that individual become himself liberally. After a few or apparent conflict with their Brown from the list of authorised were appointed executors. aware of the authorship of the moments he turned and spoke public duties, or in any way in- architects for the reasons that he screed to the Press. I think the Englan no can sendee, soldier fluence them in the discharge of is not new practising locally and best thing the writer can do is to man makee fight" "Why?" ask their duties; in all cases of doubt, has left the Colony. Any objec hurry up and get made mastered the boy. "Engian side have a public officer has to submit his tion to the removal should be ad- YAUMATI TRAGEDY. and then swipe all the bonus him- usee all apple jam," replied the case for the decision of H.E, the dressed to the Clerk of Councils

within four months.

self.

Home Side News No. III

George

get over

cook softly.

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Governor.

PRISONER DISCHARGED AT KOWLOON

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE.

remand

'after*

" When on leave of absence, a The 400 men_forming half: of I have now.

Officers and gen- Civilian Servant must not accept the 1st Batt. Bedfordshire and acquired the

Officers" And "tlemen are in aany paid employment without Hertfordshire Regt. who arrived habit of Gentlemen, class of their previously obtaining the express at Shamshulpo Hutment yester- own, it seems sanction of the Secretary of State day from North China are under dropping in on the kit when it comes to straight-for- for the Colonies or, if his Major A. D. Gaye. The O.C., Lt. Apearing on chen folk once a week, and usually ward business. Take an instance leave is spent locally instead of Col. P. Tredennick, D.S.O., several hearings, Mr. W. Schofield. I'm well rewarded by the surpris- that has come to my notice. A at Home, the sanction of H.E. the O.B.E., is with the remainder at discharged the Chinese who was ing information I gain. I paid them regiment stationed. here incurred Governor. Nor is any public off Lensui, who are expected here on charged with the recent double a visit on Thursday and, as I enter a small debt of a few dollars, but ser permitted to undertake any Nov. 18. "B" Company: Head, murder, in Woosung Street, Yau- ed, the cook hastily swallowed no officer connected with mess- private agency in any matter quarters and half the Machine mati, when, it will be recalled. about half a swiss roll, the boy ing arrangements, nor the Col-connected with the exercise of his Gun Co. are, the units, here. Pass two Chinese were murdered while removed his feet from, the kit onel himself, would foot the bill public duties,

age from Chinwangtao to Shang- they slept on the pavement out- chen table and even had the de- As a matter of fact all letters

haf was rather rough, but the aide their shop cency to hide behind his back the aaking for payment, were ignored. No public officer can be per voyage down on the "Taming Mr. H Somerset. Fitzroy con- ducted the case for the Crown remains of one of my Christmas Then, H.E the General Officer mitted to be the Editor of a was smooth a qu

Mr. Hin-ghing Lo (instructed by... cigars.

(I was wondering how Commanding the Troops, South newspaper or directly or in- they disappeared, for can't China Command, was approached, directly take part in the manage

Major J Macready. D.SO., of Mr. J. M. Hall), appeared, for the smoke them). On the table was Eventually, however, came a sum ment of It. He may not contr the Bedfordshire and Hertford defence, and Mr. J. M, Remedios last Saturday's China Mail. By which fell short of the total of bote anonymously to any new shire Regiment, is back in the held a watching, brief on behalf way of an explanation the boy the bill) from the regiment. paper in the Colony or elsewhere: Colony. He is best known for his of the relatives of the deceased."

miled and said "Looksco plittee o

nor may he write on questions part in the HK Amateur Drama At the conclusion of the case picshurs! By this time the cook It sounds a bit thick, which can properly be called politic Club during his stay in the for the Crown, the Magistrate was able to speak. "Master some doesn't it? A little common tical or administrative, though he Colony as D.A,AQ.M.G. In the said that there was no direct times leaded Jiggs? he asked, courtesy would, not have cost the may furnish signed articles upon South China Command. He took evidence of the defendant's guilt "No, master leadee; Felix, regiment anything, would. It? sublecta of general Interest the part of "Bulldog Drummond and the indirect evidence consist I have see," said the boy, then, You have to remember that, as, Furthermore, he is not, whether in the thriller by Sapper" He ell of a dying declaration made as if talking to himself, "My likee spolled darlings of fortune go, the on duty or on leave, to allow him went Home recently but was sent by one of the deceased men toge- Felix, b'long all same George! Army (and Naval) officer out sell to be interviewed on ques out to meet the first half of his ther with a certain amount of And the man had the cheek to here is able to crow over our tions of public policy or on mat Battalion, on its way down here circumstantial evidence The langh. What ever made me name Civil Servants, Home-engaged, ters affecting the defence and from North China, The Batta insufficiency of evidence did not that cat George? Talki about, bless their hearts, Your Service military resources of any British lion la due to stay here until fustify the committal of the pri

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