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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1929, "

CORRESPONDENCE

S.P.C.A.- A SUGGESTION

WEDDING BELLS

DR. J. YOUNG SIEUX AND MISS LILY CHAN

A POPULAR COUPLE

viduals here, the Colony, from its peculiar situation, would in- evitably suffer, and heavily co, In its trade by adopting any other currency than that in which the [To the Editor of the "China Mol"} foreign trade with China is con-making a campaign for funds in order Sir, Now that the S.P.C.A. is to carry on its good work, I think a A pretty wedding took place this suggestion would not come amiss. afternoon at the Church of Christ century cannot fail to realise that we Lily Chau, eldest daughter of Mrs. We who are living in this civilised in China, Banham-road, when Miss have duty to perform toward dumb, Chan Wah-ahui, of 8, Wyndham- animals, and while there may be

ducted, and that, if a change be made, we shall see a gradual setting away from us of the tide to ports and places on the main- land with a gradual tendency to leave Hong Kong like

a ship | stranded on a reef with the tide

gone down.

NEWS IN BRIEF

many of us who are deeply sympathestreet, became the bride of Dr. tie with the sims of the Society, we Joseph Young Sieux, Professor of are unable to show our sympathy in the Lingnam University, Canton any concreto form. I, for one, want The Rev. Cheung Chuk-ling oill to help, but unfortunately my finan-clated, and there was a large attend. cial resources will not permit me, but ance of the relatives and friends of I think there are other ways in which the popular couple. Miss Nellie then simil ly placed could be of Chan (the bride'a aister) was the great assinance to the Society,

I understand that the Society has Kit-chan and Master Chan Yuk-ling Maid of Honour, whilst Miss Yung

as flower

London, Yesterday. The Japan- two pald inspectors, who are unable to ese reply to Mr. Henderson's invita-have engaged more men for the work girl and page, respectively.

cope with the work. The Society would were also in attendance tion will be published in London if they had the funds to do so. to-morrow. Reuter.

Now, The bride was given away by her why can't the Society accept the Ber- unele, Mr. Chan Mang-bik, whilst vices of voluntary inspectors. Surely the duties of the best man were car- there are many of us who can help in this direction. In our Journeys and from our places of work, and in our Sunday rambles, we can keep an eye open for any cruelty to animals, and if we are empowered by the Society, we could make arrests if the occasion justifies it.

Berlin, Yesterday.-Germany has ratified the Geneva Opium Agree ment, which will come into force on November 13-Reuter.

Yesterday two cases of diphtheria jone British and one Chinese) were notified, also one case of enteric fever (British),

A Chinese was fined $2 or, in default four days' jail, with hard labour, for carrying pigwash in Cheung Street yesterday during prohibited hours.

One of the Colony's best-known and most able medical practitioner, in the person of Dr. G. E. Aubrey, has left Hong Kong for Home by the 8.5. "Glenshiel," accompanied by Mrs. Aubrey.

London, Yesterday.The King William Augustus Forbes Erskine, has approved the appointment of Sir

circumstances which have transpired of recent years, it is advisable to alter pre-Envoy Extraordinary and Minister vious views, or to adhere to Plenipotentiary at Warsaw to be them.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at that Capital British Wireless Service,

This question seriously affects all in the Colony, with the excep tion possibly, of the Chinese, who may be affected in a lesser degree, or who may conceivably benefit to some extent from the cheaper silver, but that which we

On Wednesday it was reported in the "China Mail" that a Chinese named In Plu (27), a foki of a cargo whilst working cargo alongside the junk, accidentally fell overboard as. "Helikon" and immediately dis-

to

I hope the Society will think this over, and if it wante volunteer work- ers, it can advertise for such through the medium of the Press.

Yours, otc.,

ANIMAL LOVER.

Hong Kong, Oct. 17.

BROADCASTING

To the Editor of the "China Mall"

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ried out by Dr. T. S. Su. Leung Kwoon-wai and Chan Yuk- lum were the groomsmen,

Following the ceremony, a recep tion was held at the Tai Tung restaurant where the usual toast to the happy couple was enthusiastic- ally honoured by a large gathering of well-wishers.

Later Dr. and Mrs. Sieux left for Macao where the honeymoon will be

I would like to suggest that the spent. Broadcasting Committee have a ma- chine on short wave built and relay the Armistice Day celebrations. It of the firms in Hong Kong were to would be a good thing for trade if one land such a machine, the name of the frm to be advertised. I myself have a short wave set, but I have my doubts about it at six o'clock in the evening.

Yours, etc.,

AN OUTPOSTER.

Holhow, Oct. 14,

returned from Slam of $2 from his Depriving a Chinese who had just pocket at Public Square Street last

PUBLIC ROUP

RACE PONIES AUCTIONED YESTERDAY

$25 FOR TORNADO

Several race ponles were auction- ed yesterday at the public roup at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stables. Bidding was not very brisk and the highest blu was made for Dark yes, but it was withdrawn from The lowest price paid during the sale was $25 for Tornado.

are chiefly concerned to consider appeared. The Water Police have night cost an unemployed Chinese/the sale when bidding reached $300.

is how any such proposed change as a resort to a silver basis, or other means of arriving at a fixity of exchange, la likely to affect the trade of the Colony as a whole, a question of the most complex nature, and one requir. ing the deepest insight of the most learned experts in such

matters.

since recovered the body.

Canton, Yesterday. Forestry, be ing regarded by the authorities as one of the important problems con- nected with the welfare of the people, was discussed at the eighth meeting of the Department of Public Reconstruction. A resolution was passed to add a Department of Forestry in the Chung Shan Univer- sity-Canton News Agency.

one month's fail at the Kowloon told complainant that it was stupid Magistracy to-day. His Wonship

of him to have his money in an outside pocket!

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List of Ponies The full list of ponies sold- follows':

Name.

$30 Mr. Chan Sam $300 Owner

Price. Purchaser. Magistracy to-day charged with Bowden

Two Chinese were at the Kowloon Aristophanes $235 Mr. G. Davidson

2.4 taels of non-Government pre- Lightning being in the unlawful possession of Dark Eyes pared opium at 48, Pel Ho Street. Rummy Shamshuipo. fined $190,

$126 Mr. Patten

$200 Lt. Richardson First accused was Six Hundred $110 Dr. Anderson labour. The second, who was a Tornado

or three weeks' hard Sopron $160 Col. Bird amoker, was discharged.

326 Mr. C. Urilele $150 Mr. A. H. Potts

Three cases dealing with cruelty to chickens and a duck were men-1 tloned before Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy to day. woman, charged with carry- given to Hospitals in the Diocese. Profession. The collections will being two chickens by their wings,

was fined $5. A second woman was fined $7 for putting two chickens and one duck in a crate that was too small.

U Un II

PRECIOUS PAPYRI

ANCIENT PAPAL DOCUMENT

BEING RESTORED

Among the most precious relies of rly, Papal days are the autograph Pontifical diplomas written on papyrus and termed "originalia." Nearly four

There too great a disposition Sunday next, October 20, will be on the part of some writers in observed at the Cathedral as Hoa the public Press to ignore or to pital Sunday. H.E. the Officer Ad- gloss over the serious difficulties the Commodore will attend the 11 ministering the Government and in the way, and to propound mea-a.m. Service, together with repre- aures which sound charmingly sentatives from the various Hos- simple, but which would be total-pitals and members of the Medical ly unworkable in actual practice, have agreed to the re-establish-

whilst others give utterance to ment of the currency of the Colony on a silver basis seems a thing must be done," but at the

That it was a very peculiar case. vague complaints that "some.

was the remark passed by Mr. T. S. natural sequence to the sudden

Whyte-Smith at the same time suggest no remedy.

Kowloon drop of the dollar a few days ago

Magistracy to-day when a' Chinese Naturally, 'we are all prone to woman was charged with being in at the Central Magistracy, this thousand Pontifical letters written be

Before Mr. A. W. G. H, Grantham' to one shilling and ninepence. look at things from our own-per- the unlawful possession of four morning, three Chinese women were fore the year 1000 have come down to

It may be within the recollec-.

sonal point of view. If our

maces of prepared. opium. His charged with disorderly conduct by us, but of autograph specimens there tion of some readers. that in

dollars are

Worship pointed out that the Gov-fighting in Elgin Street. In dis are only thirty, of which three are pre- 1897, in connection with a move and the currency placed on a whether it was Government or non-Magistrate said: "Don't do it again. in Spain, and the rest in France. Thes to be demonetised,ernment Analyst had not mentioned charging them, with a' caution, the served in Italy, two in Germany, ton ment then made in Singapore for silver basis, there may be a fear- Government oplum, and therefore on The next time you come fixity of exchange, the Singaful bill to meet iri disposing of that ground he would discharge the street fighting you will go

up for are of great importance for a know-

ledge of the usages of the Papal Chan cery of the period, and are the only documents from which the style of late Latin writing, its grammar, syntax, and punctuation can be safely deduced. These papyri, just because of their rarity and dispersal in different coun-" trias, have hitherto been Bttle known even to students of Vatican diplomacy, all the more so as their condition wa Buch that they could only be studied or copied with the greatest difficulty. Moths had attacked the papyrus, tha sun had faded the handwriting, while the fragmentary pleces had been patch- ad together at one time or another by unskilled handa, to the detriment of all understanding.

pore Chamber of Commerce ad- dresed the Hong Kong Chamber which is estimated at many mil our demonetised currency notes. with the object of ascertaining lions how many millions there its views on that question, and enquiring if any action in the

are, some of our banking friends same direction was contemplated this loss is to be met one cannot may be able to guess and how by the Colony of Hong Kong.

well conceive, nor do the com- The reply received was in plainants in public: print venture effect, that situated as Hong to suggest; at all events, they are Kong is on the borders of the discreetly silent on the point. It greatest ilver using country in is to be doubted very much whe the world, it would be impracticther the Government would foot able for this Colony to attempt such a bill. This is one of the any change of currency, and that "Lions in the path"-and a mons- the Hong Kong Chamber of Comter he is which complainants merce, did not feel able-linked should first show us their ideas. as the interests of Hong Kong about disposing of were with silverto move in the matter.

We should, no doubt, each of us like to see our dollars convert- There seems to have been greated into a fixed sterling suru, pos- difference of opinion in the Singa sibly above to-day's., parity, but pore Chamber on this complex the great question with which we problem of the silver question, are concerned is, would that bene- but here we feel none so far as fit or ruin our trade as a whole?: the standard in concerned, us it We seem, from the nature of is quite impracticable to effect a things, inextricably bound divorce from the currency of with China in the matter of trade China, where our main trade lies, and currency, and fill the Re- and with which we are in such public has a fixed silver basis, it proximity,

is difficult to see how we can The altuation which we have take such a course In these days to face is more The fact remains accentuated than before, and we though such have now to consider whe

no doubt,

rency:

woman.

prison."

THE CHINESE FOOD VENDOR

The Chinese food vendor's a busy man As out on the street he takes his stand, With his pall of rice so pipingly hot And tit-bits, too, of a varied sort,

Then, there's fish and meat and greens galore, And something else, in case you don't know; Good Chinese sauce to tickle the palate." When mixed with meate, or in a salad.

The Chinese food vendor is clever, too, For he knows just what he has to do, As with bowl and chopsticks he gets busy To tempt the weary ricaha coolie,.- Or, anyone else, who'd care to partake This dainty food for their hunger's sake; And though I love this food vendor to see. His bill of fare would never suit met

The Chinese food vendor is quite a good chef, For he can make use of whatever's left,. Or menta, fish or greens from the day before But dished up so as you'd never know; Then when your appetite is well appeased, He's careful that you pay down your fees Or as sure as the sun doth rise and set, Some pain for your feasting you will get!

The Chinese food vendor's a happy man, As he gathers up his pots and pana: For business for him to-day has been good Though in the street he long hours stood Yet, money now in his pockets he's got, Cents is true, but they figure a lot So home he trudges for a smoke and rest, To slumber and dream of all that's best

MP GREGORY

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The task of restoration, so urgently needed, has been undertaken by the present Pope, All the diplomas in Italy, Spain, and Germany (the ones in France will be dealt with separ ntely) have been collected at the Vati can, where they are being restored by Dr. Hugo Ibacher, the Berlin expert. and then placed between thin giuns plates to preserve them from damp, Insects, and the touch, of the human hand, while at the same time leaving the writing clearly visible. Each pa pyrus has been reproduced in photos type and copied by specialised stud- ontá:

The diplomas treated by Dr. Ibacher. number Afteen, divided, owing to their large size, into forty-three plates, each metaring. 25 In. by 85 in. This ear Ifest papyrus is the Privilege granted to the diocese of Bayerns by Paschal . in 818; the latest is the Privilege granted to the diocese of Hildesheim by Benedict VIII. In 1922. One of the most important in the diploma granted to Arnolf Bishop of Ansona, by Papa Gregory V on May 9, 998) Among the other tignatures in that of the Em peror Otho I fa trese, wordet. Egu Osto Del gratis Roman Imp #08