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large audience On demand provided for the composed of members of the Club, Credits,

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On Singapore-- Songs were also con-On demand tributed by Mr. Edinburgh and On Manila.. Mr. Anniss. Mr. Anniss was On demand especially good with "For You Alone."

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AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

OBJECTS OUTLINED IN DRAFT FORM

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

A meeting of the New Territory Agricultural Show Committee was held en Saturday at Sheung Shul when de tails of the formation of the Agricul tural Society was considered and adopt. ed. The Rev. H. R. Wella. presided.

The draft of the Society was pass- ed in the form given below, but it was made clear at the meeting that this would only be a temporary ground plan or working basis for the Bociety.

I. The name of this association is to be "The Agricultural Association." II. The primary object for which this association is formed is the pro- motion of the science and practice of agriculture in all its branches.

The following are among the more Important educational subjects to which the association will direct its exer

tion:

1. Organising classes in agriculture,

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THRILLING STORY IN "TRUE HEAVEN"

SPY DRAMA

a

Although "True Heaven," thrilling spy drama, which will be presented at the Queen's Theatre to-morrow and Wednesday, has war as its background, there is in the picture which no scene brings the character of the play nor the evolution of the story to the battle front.

On that basis True Heaven cannot be called a war story in the accepted sense. There are no big guns, no marching regiments,

2. Giving grants in aid of agriculo battles "True Heaven" is more of the period of the war tural education.

3. Conducting experiments for the than of the war itself.

purpose of promoting the applica- Again, True Heaven" proves tion of science to agriculture more than all else, that teeming 4. Assisting farmers with the chemi-drama that comes out of the war,

cal examination of their soils...

5. Investigation into insect pests and real human drama, none more diseases affecting farm crops and powerful than is embodied in this live stock.

story of a young British officer

6. Encouraging the use of improv-aud a mysterious young girl,

ed strains of plants and animals. known only as "Judith.".

Miles from the fighting front 7. The Association will keep in touch

with, and publish periodically the this youth and girl meet, under results of recent Agricultural Re- strange circumstances, the youth search and descriptions of invenfalls in love with her, only to dis tions likely to be of interest to

cover that she, is an enemy spy local farmers.

8. An Agricultural Show will be pro-and that his life is in her hands.

moted nunally, by the associa Torn between love and patriot

tion.

Economics of Farming

ism; the girl has to make a burried decision-and she does, III. The secondary object of this with startling results. association is to make systematic study O'Brien and Lots Moran of the New Territories,

economics of farming in the

The Association will thus consider matters connected, with: p

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2. The improvement of transport

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"STRONG BOY"

Victor McLaglen and Leatrice

3. The improvement of marketing Joy, in the leading roles, pleased

methods.

Queen's Theatre patrons at all shows yesterday in a fine film entitled "Strong Boy."

4. The improvement of methods of

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5. Co-operative buying and selling.

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7. Any other subject affecting the

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FRANCE AND AGREEMENTS WITH US AND BRITAIN

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The Debts Agreement debate in the .81% n Chamber advanced a further stage $18 when the Government obtained a nar- $12 brow majority of 25 in the House, when $25 s 576 were in favour of discussing the resolution mayed by M. Deligne, of which it approved. $28% n

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LESSON-SERMON

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONG KONG

“Life” was the subject of the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, July

Strong Boy was a baggage man on a railway, and Leatrice, his sweetheart, was the daughter of the 21 IV. The Income and property of the engine driver. She had ambition association whencesoever derived shall for "Strong Boy" to become a

The Golden Text was: The be applied solely towards the promo-white collar with an office of his Lord is my strength and song tion of the objects of the association own, but "Strong Boy" thought shall not die, but live, and de-

and it become my salvation.

For Government Approval otherwise. He had two oppor-

aa set forth above.

man reparation payments under the Young plan. The final ratification: in a form approved by the Government now seems assured, although the text of M. Deligne's motion may be amend ed in debate.

Funding Repayment

The Chamber resolved to ratify the debts agreements with the United States and Great Britain..

SUN COMPANY

NEW PREMISES ATTRACT CROWDS

PALATIAL BUILDING

Thousands have visited the new pre- mises of the Sun Company in Dos Veux Road since they were formally opened on Tuesday. On Saturday night there was a regular invasion, including a large number of European customers, who expressed themselves as greatly enchanted with such a commodious- store built more on European lines than the majority of Chinese-gyrned ahops in the city..

The architects, Messrs. Littio, Adams and Wood, and the contractors, Hang Sun, have to be complimented on their tasks, which have resulted in uch a fine building, six storeys in height, being added to the Colony's best specimens of architecture and |construction,

35,000 Square Feet

The building covers an area of 95,000 The resolution which authorised the square feet and extends along the whole ratification of the agreement for fund-length of Wing Wo Street to the

of

The committee has requested the tunities to get the job which clare the works of the Lord M. Herand by 282 votes to 274, de facing Wing Wo Street enable a very

ingrepayment in62 annuities French debts to the United States was only carried by 300 votes to 292. first three clauses of the motion by The Chamber earlier adopted the

claring that the burdens imposed upon France by the London and Washing ten agreements must be covered by the The Finance Minister left it to the sums Germany has to pay to France. Chamber to select a motion embodying the reservations it preferred, provided

tion and authorisation.

English Secretary, Br. J. D. Bush to Leatrice wanted for him. On the (Ps. 118:14, 17). ---

Among the citations which com- forward a copy of the above to Mr. first occasion he saved the Freprised the Lesson Sermon was the 7. A. Fraser, District Officer, to be sident's daughter's life and was fold transmitted to the Government for ap- to choose his job. He elected to be following from the Bible: Get wisdom, get understanding forget proval, prior to drawing up the rules come the man in charge of the Lost it not; neither decline from the of the Society in legal form and regis- and Found Department. and got tering the Society with the authori-Into hot water with his girl for lack words of my mouth. Forsake her that the Chamber voted for ratifica

of the consumer and the producer. ****

of ambition. The aim of the Society is to make the development of agriculture in New Next he saved the Queen of Territories as self-supporting as pos- Lásonis's fevels from bandits and Bible. It is intended to teach the farm chose to become fireman on the ers to employ modern methods in farm-engine! That was naturally the ing which will be both for the benefit fast straw for his girl, but prompted

Date of Show by the girls dad. Strong Boy The next Agricultural Show will be stood his ground and eventually he held at Shek Win Hul, near the Sheung had to give in and admit that if an Shul Railway Station on January 4 engine driver was good enough for and 5, 1930. The schedule of exhibita her mother it should be good is being revised and the question of enough for her. entertainments, refreshment, and tem-1 porary, liquor licence and nie of radio are all before the Committee, and, a further meeting will be held on Sep- tember ( when it is hoped that these details will be settled.

HIS MAJESTY

PROGRESS CONTINUES TO BE SATISFACTORY

London, Yesterday. officially stated that the progress continues to be

Reuter

Frederick Clark aged Jabouret fell from a scaffolding 751 high at Hull Electric Works, dropped on to a girder 60ft. from the ground, and escaped with King' cuts and bruises.

satisfactory

not, and she shall proserve thee. love her, and she, shall keep thee M. Deligne supported M. Heraud's Wisdom is the principal thing: motion which was then adopted as a therefore get wisdom, and with whole by a show of hands-Reuter,... all thy getting get understanding Hear, O my son, and receive my HOME HEAT WAVE sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many Take fast hold of STORM FOLLOWS HOTTEST instruction; let her not go keep DAY OF THE YEAR her, for she is thy life" (Pro- verbs 4: 5-1, 10, 18). D

London, Yesterday

The Leason-Sermon also includ- After the hottest day of the ed the following passage from the year, in the course of which the Christian Science text-book, thermometer touched 89 in the Science and Health with Key to shade, heavy thunderstorm the Scriptures," by Mary Bokor broke over the South of England. Eddy: The relinquishment of all There were several casualties, in faith in death and also of the cluding one death from lightning. fear of its sting would raise the At many of the South coast re

Praya The display windows have been carefully designed and while there Is little opportunity for display at either side of the main entrance owing to the limited frontage, the windows attractive display of the firm's stock to be made. These display windows ure sheltered by an awning, an ar- rangement to be seen in the new build- ings in Queen's Road Central and one which appears to be growing in popu- larity. This affords protection for the public to inspect the displays during wet weather.ANALY

The interior arrangements of the building are excellent. The show cases have been constructed to enable large quantities of goods to be offered to view and their arrangement leaves an ex- tremely large space on each floor for the use of shoppers Dome lights and fans are

are general throughout the build-

Sun Company are to be congra tulated on their initiative and enter prise.

During the colebration of the open- ing period special goods will be offered for sale at exceptionally cheap rates.

standard of health and morals far sorte the storm was accompanied OLD TAYLOR

beyond its present elevation, and by a tidal wave, in which two would enable us to hold the ban people were drowneds

mer of Christianity aloft with un Much damage was caused by flinching faith in God, in Life flooding in the London area

Reuter eternal. (p. 426).

AGED BY TIME