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"Hem. Do you fiirt?” the lady
spoke
At last in desperation.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1930.
GANDHI.
NO TOLERATION!
"I fear I don't." He seemed to AN AMERICAN'S ESTIMATE OF THE STATUS OF CHRISTIANS IN
choke
And speak with hesitation.
“Er-I'm not quite like other
folk:
You know a rather quiet
bloke."
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THE MAN.
PRAISE FOR BRITAIN.
"What can you do?" the lady [By Rev. Geo. 'W. Ridout, 'D.D.]
"screamed
And shook her polished finger. Oh, so unnecessary it seemed, Yet Percy seemed to linger. "Ah, let me see," the pale youth
dreamed Of seeing things that seemed,
It seemed.
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"Oh, I can sew and I can knit, Write letters by the score: "I've never tried to work, for it Is such a fearful bore.
"But Pater left me quite a bit, "So I can manage minus wit.”
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"Oh, you will do," the lady
⚫ cried.
Her Lood was now exultant. "You think I will?" the youth
replied
Not knowing the resultant, Which was her daughter as the
bride
And later, manger, beside.
News in Brief.
Parsee New Year 1300.
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-INDIA.
HINDU OBSTACLES.
It is without question that if the British Government were not in Todia to insist on religious tolera
The situation in the East constitutes a matter of real con- tion Christians in India would hayo corn to all bellevers, China is little liberty, Mr. Naturajan is seething in civil war and lawless editor of the Indiah Social Reform nees,, India is volcanic now, Egypt dr, and supposed to be among the
and the Soudan are questions of
vital moment, and I judge many fow enlightened men in India. `Ha thinking people are glad that the approves of the work of missionarica Egyptian negotiations ended in a in the field of education, social help,
breakdown.
After ten months or more in and hospitalisation, but declares China we went to the Straits Set- that these activities have the char tlements, landing in Singapore last acter of Interested propaganda and September, and we held four series are therefore to be distrusted. He of evangelistic meetings there.
Coming out of China into Singais glad of the meat that perisheth pore seemed like coming out of and can think of that ment which Purgatory into Paradise--the endureth, unto everlasting life only British flag and law and order
Other Indian
made that difference possible. We as "propaganda." travelled about 5,000 miles in leaders would go further. The In- India, as far north as the Punjab, dina Witness affirms that "this and south as far as Madras. Again opposition to craversion is more we thanked God for the British flag and dominion over such
dotermined and widespread than domain. We came into Egypt and Christians generally realise: Two found law and order, prosperity important Indian native States have and peace there-Egypt having
A
Monday is the First Day of the British supervision. We went on imposed severe legal restrictions on to Palestine and had a constant the legal right to change one's reli,
the land of our Lord free from the Hindu Manasabha leader, speaking doxology in our hearts as we saw glous faith. Mr. M. R. Jayakar, à unspeakable Turk and now under
The repairs to the time-ball at Signal Hill are expected to be com pleted this afternoon, and will be hoisted to-morrow at 10 a.m.
till Jesus comes!)
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British control. (May it continue before the Bombay Riots Inquiry Committee, demanded restrictions . Definitions of rice spirit and have one point in mind and that member of the Indian Council in Now in all that I have said on this right, Dr. Paranjipye, a molasses spirit are published is as we have gone, around the
the Government Gazette, also
The Adversarian is thinking schedule showing the minimum constant occasion to admire the similar legislation. The significance world as Americans we have had London, has made proposals for writing a little booklet (on the strength in alcohol measured by genius of the British for govern of Gandhi is made clear by what lines of "Potted Sermons for weight at which these spirits shalling and policing the great East. the Indian Witness says of him in
Puzzled Parsons") for the use of over-worked Editors. All the above topics would be broached and there would be a long list of classical and coined. noms-de- plume to append at the end of each letter.
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"Caught"-Circular."
be sold.
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both Near and Far. Mr. Gandhi's this connection, perhaps also his The regulations relating to gen both fantastic and foolish.
dream of independence for India is moral and mental insignificance. eral bonded warehouses and licensed steadying hand of Great Britain and back of Mr. Jayakar's and the The "Back of Mr. Natajaran's position warehouses set forth in the first will be needed there for another legislation of Bikanir and Gwalior schedule to the Tobacco Ordinance, hundred years At least. Let States, and lending support to all, 1916, and on pages 444-453 of the Britain withdraw from India. Just stands Mr. Gandhi, asserting that Regulations of Hong Kong, 1844 think-of-what-would-happen in the-it-is-a-sin-oven-to-desire-that-any- 1925, have been rescinded, the new 600 native States-the majority of man should exchange his faith for regulations substituted therefor-which do not want independence yours." (A Calendar of Local Society). These are published in the Govern: because they enjoy hetter protec Parallel with this position taken Our Bright Young Things had ment Gazette.
tion under Britain than they could by India's present-day misleaders is "Treasure Hunt"
on Stone-
give themselves. Think what the attitude of Hindus toward cutters' Island recently. Ap- The regulations set forth on would happen if the Moslems and Christian converts, More active parently the whole population pages 442, 443 and 444 of the Hindus were left alone to fight out discrimination against Indian Chris- was warned, so that none of the Regulations of Hong Kong, 1844- their difficulties.
tlans in public life and employment extraordinary things that hap- 1926, and headed "Import of I have often been asked what is gbservabe. "It is well-nigh pened alarmed them. It merely Intoxicating liquors or denatured about Gandhi and the Indian Impossible for a Christian to win annoyed them.
spirits by junk". and "Import of revolt.
election to a Legislative Council or dutiable liquors or denatured spirits by land," also regulations 2 and 3
to a municipal or district Board from a general constituency and of the regulations,
It is a matter of surprise as well whenever one is nominated by the -on page 444,; headed "Ship's stores exempted as deep concern to those who know Government a protest is made by from duty," have been rescinded anything about Eastern questions the militant Hindu groups. One And new régulations substituted to find so many Americans in their who has watched the selection of therefore These are published in love of freedom sympathising with applicants for Government scholar- The Dowager Duchess of the Government, Gazotte. *
the Gandhi and the anti-British ships by a Board with Hindu Flitterton is reported to be con-
movement in India. When I was majority says that over and over
# * * Will the young lady who join ed in the "Treasure Hunt" on Stonecutters kindly apply to Box YDUUDU for the return of her garter?
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A Matter of Surprise.
templating a few months' re- ROUND THE CINEMAS in Ladle I found the opinion very again scholarships have been award.
sidence in Hong Kong during the
Hong Kong, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1930. winter season. All prices on the
ADVERSARIA.
"Without fear, favour or malice.".
Sorrows
of the
Peak will be raised by 50 per cent. for the period.
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FRANK RICHARDSON A SINGING COMEDIAN,
"LET'S GO PLACES."
generally prevalling that' if ed. to Hindus who were in all re- Gandhi and the anti-British forces spects less qualified and promising should prevail the Christian mis-than Christian candidates who were sionaries would have to pack up refused. We state these facts," their trunks and start for home-continues the 'Indian Witness, "be Mr. Thomas Humbleman, who
Gandhi would be willing to let the cause they need to be frankly faced is a keen supporter of the Labour
missionaries remain if they would and fearlessly dealt with. The de- Party, is reported to, have applied
not interfere with the people's mand that the Christian purpose of for membership of the Hong
From being a "boy tenor" in a religion and cease trying to change conversion he dropped is only one of There is little joy-Kong Club. Mr. Humbleman is minstrel show-to a position as one it. A great deal of mischief has several expressions of a disposition'
the well-known local authority on of the beat singing comedians of been wrought by a few mission- in being a Journal- the cause of ladders in silk stock- the speaking screen
to limit the freedom of Indian is the step aries from India extolling Gandhi's Christians and to establish Hindu. ist. Like Gilbert's ings and damp-mould. He is said taken by Frank Richardson. Fox religion and making him out as a ism in a privileged and protected Journalist, policeman, our lot to be a vegetarian and a keen Movietone fun maker who scored Christian. The fact is, Gandhi is position." All of which throws ligh:
is not a happy one.
tiddly-winks player. His applica so heavily as the song-writing Hindu; he believes in the wor on the Gandhi legend!--[From The We are a danger to ourselves and tion of the Balloting Committee.
tion is receiving the serious atten- chauffeur in "Sunny Side Up" and ship of the cow and other Sunday School Times, July 13,
who plays one of the featured heathenish objects of Hinduism. 1936.) our friends. To serve the Mighty
roles in the now Fox Movietone Public we must betray and reveal. Owing to the grave scandal con-musical, "Let's Go Places, open- Nothing is sacred to us; our subing Mrs. X's wig, younging to-morrow in the Queen's British is to join the forces that conscious minds harbour secrets local Society (other papers please Richardson showed unusual vocal and that would, if they succeeded.
Sniftton has been ostracised by Theatre.
A native .of Philadelphia, and scandals which one day copy). must out upon the printed page,
talents in childhood, and on leav The proprietor of a well-known ing school joined an itinerant produce conditions in India re- Beware what you tell us, guard tailoring establishment in this "tent show travelling through the sembling somewhat those prevali. your thoughts in our presence. City has had a severe shock, Eastern States and gaining much ing in Russia and China. The Whisper when we are nigh; avoid which may prove fatal. It is experience, which he subsequent force and power, which is holding British Government is the one us' like the thieves we are, who ed the shop one day and offered vaudeville, and later in Dumont's and havoc, from Communlam and terday, on behalf of the Hong Kong said that a popular resident enterly used in going into "big time" the gates of India from invasion At the Engineers' Institute. yes. steal your thoughts and pet ideas, to pay his bill.
and then Emmett Welch's other things bad and bloody. Football Club, Mr. R. G. Wilton, He who would befriend a Journal
Minstrels. Before joining the Fox Movietone forces he was well
.
Mra R., a leader of local Society,
British Fest.
To be, pro-Gandhi and anti-
would make for the disintegration of Christian missions in India,
Ten Years Ago.
[From the China Mall," Eeptember 6, 1920.J
To-day's dollar is worth 4/ 24d.
Anyone wanting to read an un-Chairman of the Committeo, made
ist is a valorous being. Hyper has suggested that in future known as a singer and master of prejudiced and illuminating article presentation to Mr. J. Stewart, sensitiveness must not be one of Kiss-in-the-Ring should be pinyed ceremonies of a number of lead. on India cannot da better than the well-known centre half of the
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Football Club, of a handsome silver. cpergne, on the occasion of als mar- ringe to Miss Mary McCubbin, daughter of Mr. J. McCubbin, Mar- ager of the Gas Works, on Tuesday next. At the Taikoo Dockyard this' morning, Mr. Stewart, who is i member of the staff of the Taikos Dockyard and Engineering Co. of
his failings. He must not shy at at house parties in preference to ing Eastern theatres.
read the Saturday Evening Fos: the printed word.
Bridge. Guests are invited to Richardson employs these varie of June 7, article entitled, "Will bring their own lipstick.
India Blow Up?" by F. Britten gated backgrounds to great effect Austin (From The Methodist, In his unique style of merrymak- There can be no There is said to be no truth Letters Made doubt about the rumour that the Adversarian Places" is that of an enthusiastic,
Ing. His role in "Let's Go Philadelphia; July 10 1980.)
to Order.
is to be recommended for the promoter who struggles to "put the popularity
Barony of Pokfulam.
over a young tenor in the talkies, of the Corres pondence Column It is the boast of every newspaper, from the Puddleton Times to the Daily Wall They are the blue eyed darlings of all Editors. Every paper has a daily batch, and. sometimes they are posted" in the office. (Of course, you knew that The topics discussed are multitudinous and as varied as a club sandwich Here topics in order
and his antics provide many of SUSPECTED MURDER Hong Kong, Ltd., received a allver
01.Strea
cont
the laughs in the production. which was directed by Frank
"Ohy do you dance Rather the lady cried, Different. And raised
her Strayer. from the lorgnette simply.
Rest
The
"But
"I fear I don't," the "THE DANCE OF LIFE” youth replied, youth's pale face was
POKI - FOUND "STRANGLED". IN A STREAM.
tea service presented by Mr. J. Waldron, on behalf of his colleagues.
Ten Years Hence.
From the "China Mall""
September 6, 1940)
A special stage, larger in alze-than- the average in New York, theatres, The discovery of the body kkate and I canvas constructed at the Paramount a male Chinese in a stream at
studio in Hollywood to present the Stanley, with a piece of rope tied A Residents Association has been elaborate revue scenes in the all tightly around his neck,, and an formed at Happy Valley and, an- talking, all-ainging, all-dancing plc other piece lashed around the mother in the Pokfulam district. the lady ture. The Dance of Life, "from the ankles, yesterday, has led the view Increasing number popular stage hit "Burlesque," now Police to suspect that It is a pro- 91 joule kech, public Interest
howing at the Central Theatre,bable case of murder.
engaging the attention of the
geant of beautiful-gitis From enquiries made it was Legislative Council idgerðild costumes, in a setting of learned that isthe decased was a
tastic splendour,, fe,filmed entire foki of the Tai Hang Bakery, 120 The Trafic Department le to, be ?
by the Technf Main Street, Skankiwafakast, and detached from the Police Depart
It is the first com that he had been missing from the ment and expert officers will be gilediman dan engaged for its propor organisationtz
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