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BLACKMAIL AND THE BLACK ART.

Charlatans Who Live on Superstitions.

LAWYER'S RED TAPE.

Superstition and tredality con- tinue to make fortunes for many

charlatans.

From a Jersey police court comes the case of a farmer who eald he had called in a native of Demerara, West Indies, to change his luck by driving out evil spirits from his

home.

The native, dressed in black gown, red girdle, and fez, burned and struck dours and windows with an open knife.

that it was

The farmer's luck did not change although, he said, he had paid the picturesque native 2136, and the magistrate remarked sad that people should believe such a tale in the twentieth century.

But they do. Two years ago a Welsh farmer banged himself in his cowshed at Meifod, Montgomery- shire, because he believed he had been cursed by a witch,

To the end of the 17th century believe in not to it was heresy witcheraft, and, in rural districts, there are people still who belleve in glants, dwarfs, fairies, fays, elves, hobgoblins, and gnomes..

Superstitious beliefs may also be heard in West End, drawing-rooms and at provincial and suburban teor parties, where the esoteric cult of the occult has a atrange fascination.

Belief, In Charms.

A belief in charms and in un lucky objects is not confined to the lesser educated. The writer known n lawyer who always carries a piece of red tape in his pocket to prevent ble nose from bleeding, and has met a detective who is convinced that a

piece of potato will ward off

rheumatism.

Strand.

Students of folk-lore will find in the British Museum hundreds of ancient customs and traditions that supply modern superstitions.

There is superstition in the Bush House, Aldwych, has eight pillars ornamented and one plain. The plain pillar subscribes to the feeling among the old, Greeks God that perfection belongs to alone. It is an interesting piece of ancient superstition In the heart of modern London.

Out of this survival of supersti- tion comes the opportunity of the charlatans, from the founding of now religions to the exploitation of

old fears.

Just as children are terrified by the threat of the bogey man, so are neurotic people disturbed by the prophecy of evil, and that is why we get blackmail and the black art so closely allled.

A gentleman entered a second- There was no class restaurant. menu, and the waiter reeled off a lengthy list of courses.

wonderful You must have a memory to remember all that, my man," said the gentleman.

"Oh, no, sir," said the walter, meokly: "I just looks at the table cloth."

NATIONAL MARK GOODS.

An Undercutting Campaign.

According to

THE CHINA MAIL.

NORTH POLE BY

SUBMARINE.

Wife's Plea to Join Crew.

SIR H. WILKINS' PLANS.

current reports, says a mail week paper, a deter-

Sir George Hubert Wilkins, mined attempt is to be made înț the near future to undermine the Arctic and Antarctic aerial explor National 'Mark canning scheme. er, has returned to New York from Opponents of the scheme have, a two months' honeymoon in Europe it is stated, arranged to put can-with plans matured for his proposed ned fruit and peas on the market submarine voyage to the North Pole. to grant bla at a low rate with the intention He has decided not of undercutting National Mark wife's wish to accompany him on produce, and compelling the Na-his adventure. tional Mark producers to sell at an uneconomic price,

Sir Hubert hopes to get away on his underwater expedition in May The fruit used by these oppon-or June, starting from Spitzbergen, ents will, in all probability, be just at the edge of the Arctic. He "dumped" Russian and Dutch intends to drive his submarine un- produce. In any event it will not der the Arctic ice pack, across the be produced under the conditions North Pole, and down the other side laid down by the Government of the world to Unalaska under the National Mark, nor will Bering Sea. the canners have been subject to Government supervision.

nge.

grown.

Success All Along Line.

of

on the

The Nautilus. The old submarine 0-12, renamed Care, therefore, should be the Nautilus, after Jules Verne's taken when purchasing British imaginary ship that sailed the canned fruit or peas, to see that world, is being fitted out at the the National Mark is on the pack- Philadelphia Navy yard under the Commander Sloane Goods marked "British direction Canned Fruit" may mean foreign Danehower, who will be skipper on fruit canned in Britain; the label her Arctic voyage. She will carry "Canned British Fruit" implies a crew of eighteen. that the fruit is genuinely home Lady Wilkins, formerly Suzanna Bennett, the actress, on returning Meanwhile the Ministry of with Sir Hubert from Europe, was Agriculture are proceeding with still arguing vainly, she said, for their programme of establishing a place as a member of the crew of the National Mark by an inten- the Nautilus. She has met only sive advertising campaign. with flat refusals so far," but she hopes to change her husband's mind The Ministry report that all before next spring. along the line, the National Mark While abroad, Sir Hubert enlisted is proving a great success with the services of two of the three the public, and is stimulating scientists whom he hopes to take on his big trip, and rowers to new and unexpected with him efforts.

bought much equipment, including In the case of National Mark deep-sen sounding apparatus and apples and pears, the demand has gravitation instruments. The two been so great this year that scientists are Dr. H. U: Saverdrup, growers have been almost unpre- the Norwegian meteorologist and pared to meet it, especially in the explorer, who is an expert on Arctic North of England. This has currents and conditions, and Dr. stimulated the industry to a great Vening Mienesz, the Dutch scientist. extent, and there will be con- who has circumnavigated the earth siderable development in the or at the equator, testing and experl- chards during the Autumn and menting with his gravity machine. next Spring. In the same way The Nautilus is being equipped the first season of National Mark strawberries has proved success- ful.

It is, however, in the eggs and poultry industry that the Minis- try can point, to the most definite A year ago not a development. British egg was sold on the London Egg Exchange. This year, the Ministry state: "We have been able to sell a few million."

with ice-boring apparatus, which will make it possible for the occu- pants to secure fresh air no matter how thick the ice above them.

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme will National Mark eggs have con- be broadcast to-day from the tinually commanded top prices Hong Kong Broadcasting Station both at the London Egg Ex-Z.B.W. on a wavelength of $55

also at Smithfield, metres:--- change and

Anderson

and this has been brought about 5 p.m-Chinese Programme. by the care and constant inspec- 7 p.m.-European Programme tion which the increased staffs of of Columbia Records selected and inspectors have been able to ac supplied by Messrs. complish. Certain of the pack-Music Co. ing stations, such as the Norfolk Concerto for Violoncello

(Saint-Saens), and Wiltshire egg producers, are

The Halle Orchestra with going forward by leaps and

W, H. Squire, ('Cello) bounds,

(L-1800-1802).

Polonaise-in E Flat (Chopin)

The next industries to be adapted for the National Mark are cider and cheese.

Christmas 1930.

J

EACH CHRISTMAS

the

bracelet of FRIENDSHIP is foster- ed anew with links of Good Wishes, and each year we send OUT strengthening contribution "to this Jewel-

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Our exclusive cards, character and distinction, will convey to your friends at home and abroad that glad message of goodwill.

THE

WSPAPER

· ENTERPRISE LIMITED

7.25 p.

Pianoforle Solo by Jose Echaniz (D1848). 7.30 pm-From the Studio:: The Rev. H. R. Wells will give the 17th Lesson from "Cantonese for Every One."

8 p.m.-

Egmont Overture - (Beethoven),

Willem Mengelberg conduct- ing the Concertgebouw, Orchestra in Amsterdam (L1799). The Magic Flute-Gli Angell D'Inferno

(Morart) .A. Gugliemetti, Soprano!

(L.2045).

Melodie Arabe (Glazounow),

'Cello Solo by Gaspar Casado (D1600)

When the King went forth to War,

Norman Allin, Bass (L2088). Nocturne from Quartet No. 2 in D

Major (Borodin),

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London String Quartet (1,2278) L'Elisir D'Amore-Down her "pale

check (Donizetti),

Charles Hackett, Tenor (L1888). Country Gardens (Grainger), Shepherd's Hey,

Pianoforte Bolos By Percy Grainger (D1684), 8.40 p.m.-Ants and their Habits by Professor Julian Huxley (D40062-3).

9 p.m. Weather Report, Local Time and Press News.

9.05 p.m.-Experimental Relay Period...

9.80 p.m.-

Romeo and Juliet Overture Fantasie

(Tschaikowsky),

Concert Orchestra (LX55). Melstofele The World I show you

(Bolta), Faust Serenade (Gounod),

t

Nazareno de Angells, Bass (1.2247). Lucia di Lammermoor. (Donizetti),

A. Guglielmetti, Soprano (L1050).

10 p.m A Brass Band Rehearsal,

The Laughter Makers (MXIBY, Helston. Furry Professional_

Folk Dance,

BBC Wireless Military Band (9769); An old time minstrel Show.

The Mississippi Mistres

KANZ(G1076). 10.80p.m—Close Down. Note to Listeners:The

perimental RT

dod

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1930.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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AT

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Open 8 a.m. 12 Midnight PLAY

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Billiard Tables & Accessories.

THE

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Lailored

at

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CURIOS AND ANTIQUES

24, Pottinger Strest.

THE

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- Tel. 25431.

DENTIST.

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TANG YUK, DENTIST Specesar to

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A

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JEWELLERY.

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IN

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AND

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ANNIVERSARY SALE.

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LATEST STYLES IN WINTER

DRESSES

AND

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Large Stock of

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FOR SALE

Ladles' Stockings & Knitting Wool.

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Tailor: Lee Mow.

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53, Queen's Road Central.

OPTICIANS.

GLASSES STYLED FOR

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Pair

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3pc. Underwear Sets

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52, Nathan Rd., Kowloon.

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from Italy.

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SIX DAYS ONLY.

HAIR DRESSERS.

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Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hair Dressers & Booksellers.

No. 12, D'Agullar Street. (opposite Queen's Theatre).

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Kowloon.

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AT THE

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Tel. 20188.

SPORTING GOODS.

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-70, Queen's Road C.

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