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Hong Kong, Tuceday, March 3, 1931.

level by means of Government credit; and on the other hand to the heavy fall of prices in the past year, which has been greater

a gap between the value of their

gop

credit situation, but it should be LATIN

said that almost without excep-

tion the responsible Governments

of the debtor countries are meet-

ing their problems with a high

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1931.

TAGS AND

GREAT DANE

senac of the sanctity of obliga-Obeys Orders in Four

tions.

"

Languages.

RESPECT FOR LAW.

We have intentionally quoted the National City Bank's monthly review at some length, believing

Bliss, an 18-month-old Great that much of what is said in re- Dane, belonging to Mr. A. P. L gard to the gold question may be Gordon, a statistical expert, is more applicable to the silver problem accomplished than many human be Ile understands commands given

in its relation to trade. In fact, ings. We are given some facts and

In four langunges; has at loant a opinions that might well have working knowledge of the law; and

taste" for literature! been written about silver-using "possesses

Although still in the puppy stage countries; and, even where this

Bliss measures 7. 2m from does not obtain, light is thrown muzzic to tip of tail, standa 34in. on some of the causes of the to the shoulder, weighs 12st. And world's economic depression, he is still growing,

In appearance he is like a young revealing likewise the effect of

Honess, but he is so gentle in man-; the depression through gold dis-nor that Mr. Gordon is able to take order on the trade of those coun-him to his office, to business meet tries that have dealings as wellings, and even into restaurants

On Guard. with countries with a silver cur-

Bliss was on guard at bis rency. To paraphrase the view master's office when a

"News of the Statist at the beginning of Chronicle representative called.

Speaking in German, Mr. Gordon this article, monetary policy to day is fashioned for us in the coal fields of South Wales, in the textile districts of Lancashire and in the offices of Trade Unions and of employers. At the moment that policy appears to be rather badly moulded so far as concerns

Mr. Gordon says "Cujus solum" the trade of the Orient, and we when Bliss is inclined to run riot look to the British Economic over other people's property and Mission, on their arrival Home, to the animal appreciates the doctrine that "ownership of property em- point out the weakest points and braces ownership of everything else suggest remedies of a practicable as well-the space above the land nature.

as far as heaven and the space be-

News in Brief, ·

commanded Bliss to sit down. Blisa obeyed.

COMPLEAT LETTER

WRITING.

Where the British Fail.

"YOURS TRULY" HUSBANDS,

But these ure by no means the only mistakes we make, a reporter found on consulting "The Correct Guide to Letter Writing," which is Aristocracy." written by "A member of the

"With regard to the composition of a letter," says the author, "I should always be remembered that if it has a purpose, a reason; or an object for being written, this fact should not be lost sight of or over-weighted with .a mags extraneous matter."

of

parent from this that many letters It seems ap-

uve, not "a purpose, a reason, or an object for being written."

The first page of the letter should not be devoted to trivial excuses for not having written sooner, In- a letter quiries after health in should be made with delicacy and that some are thin-skinned on this discretion, always remembering

aubject, while others like to dia- cuss it "con amore."

The tactful nephew does not write conspicuously on

a postcard

"Lie down," he next ordered. Bliss hesitated and Mr. Gordon re- pented the command in French. Bliss promptly spread liimself to wealthy Unele Benjamin "Dear

Unky-How's the gont?"

across the floor.

Most of Bliss's legal knowledge is in Latin.

low the land as far as hell." Bilas waga his, hend wisely and modifies his conduct accordingly.

Another Latin phrase, "Ne

understands transcat," Blies "Don't cross the road."

No Tricks.

DS

The "Favourable Answer.” From this book it seems clear that we live in a forward aga. Salutations of an affectionate kind are used much too early by young people to-day. The correct way for n lady to write accepting a proposal of marriage is by beginning "Dear Mr. Hart," and concluding, "Very sincerely yours, Margaret Clarke."

Such

little pleasantries ая "Dearest Clarence" or Your littlo Diddle-duma, Margy," only come after the engagement has been an- nounced.

That very girl dreams of a hero is revonled by the "Favourable

marks:

&

in their own products than in the St. Patrick's Society is holding goods they have imported. The its Ball in the Peninsula Hotel on countries were thus caught with Tuesday, the 17th instant,

The dog's faste for literature is answer from a young lady to a Mrs. G. P. de Martin has con- unfortunately confined to swallow-middle-aged gentleman respecting o proposal of marriage." She re- exports and the aggregate sum of sented to distribute the prizes Iuing first editions!

Bliss is not a trick dog," ex-heart is quite disengaged, beyond 'I may tell you that my Government School imports and interest obligations, Cheung Chau

on Thursday at 3.10 p.m.

plained Mr. Gordon. "The only Only two ways of bridging this

reason I speak to him in different the ideal here who finds a place fa were open to them, viz. : During the 18 hours ended on languages is because the sound pro- the Imagination of mest girls." British people cannot writo some foreign phrases more foreign borrowing or resort March 1, one non-Chinese case of perties of

letter--not even a love letter, wo for ап

are told. to the use of their gold. Some of typhoid fever and one Chinese make better commands

animal. case of diphtheria were notified.

According to 01:0 authority. them have increased their bor-

"many devoted husbands make use rowings abroad, but they do this

Lady Peel has kindly consented

of the words' 'Yours truly when with reluctance, and in some

to distribute the prizes to the pupils of the Central British School

writing to their wives. cases economic and political con- at the annual prize-giving on Tues- ditions have been unfavourable to day next in SF. Andrew's Church the negotiation of foreign loans, Hall at 56.80 p.m. Nearly all of them have resorted

to shipments from their gold re- CORRESPONDENCE.

PO LEUNG KUK

In spite of his size, Bliss lives in quite a small flat in London.

"London is опе of the finest places to keep a big dog in," says Mr. Gordon. "It is even beiter than the country, for there miles of parks for an unimal to exercise in without danger from traffic,"

Are

WEDDING.

CEREMONY IN ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH.

|

And now Canon A. G. Hunter, of Ashtead, Surrey, points out that it is correct to "call" the attention of a subordinate, to "draw" the at- tention of an equal, and to "Invito" the attention of a superior.

Ho suggests that our rating au- |thorities might take the hint and ΣΟ longer "demand," payment of rates, but first "invite" our at- tention to the fact that certain pay- ments are due, and, if not paid, then "draw" or "call" our attention to the situation, only making a

serves, which have had the effect of contracting credit and slowing down business of all kinds. They have all resorted to a drastic cur- tailment of goods importations, (To the Editor of "China Mail") which has had a marked, offecti

Sir,-With reference to the The wedding was solemnised la "demand" in the last resort. upon the volume of foreign trade article appearing in a recent issue St. Andrew's Church yesterday

BIRD -- BULBERT,

Another critic declared that it

MONETARY POLICY. and, of course, upon the indus-of your paper with regard to my afternoon, of Olive Hulbert, was wrong to say "Dear sir" be

coses

Yours, etc.,

Hong Kong, March 2.

R. HO TUNC.

A HOCKEY LEAGUE,

,:

SWISS CENSUS.

DEPOPULATION OF MOUNTAIN VALLEYS.

tries of the countries with which subscription of $30,000, towards the eldest daughter of Mr. J. O. cause usually the man addressed new building for the Po Leung Hulbert, to Mr. Ernest Charles was by no means "dear" to his cor- "Monetary policy. to-day is they have been trading and of Kuk, I wish to draw your attention Ogilvie Bird, of the China Naviga respondent, that "Your obedient being fashioned for

us not so whom they have been borrowing, to a slight mistake. It was stated tion Company, son of Mr. and Mrs servant" was quite insincere, and much in Bank parlours as in the Exchange relations with these that my photograph would be hung w. C. Bird, The geremony was that "Yours faithfully" was used coal fields of South Wales, in the countries are more disordered up in the Hall of the new building, performed by the Rev. W. Walton by all kinds of scoundrels.

but this is not correct. I gave Regera, M.A., (Vicar). textile districts of Lancashire, in than the gold shipments might be the donation in memory of my late The bride, who was given away the offices of Trade Unions and of thought to indicate, inasmuch as mother and the Committee decided by the groom's father, wore a flow- employers where decisions are the shipments in many

that her photograph be hung up in ored blue ninon frock with large being taken to strike or not to have been only to provide funds mine).

the Hall of the new building (not blue picture hat, and she carried

a bouquet of pink roses. strike, to arbitrate, or fight it out. for Government payments, and

Misa M. Bird, eister of the groom, These decisions and their effects exchange for other purposes has

who was the bridesmaid, was dress- on our export trade have an in-been very difficult to obtain.

ed in a pink flowered georgette fluence both on our credit abroad

frock with large picture hat, and Much has been written and said!

The results of the Swiss census her bouquet was of South African and on our daily balance pay-about the duty of creditor coun-

dalales.

taken on December 1, though not ments, which is greater than that tries to lend freely in an emer-

The matron of honour was Mrs. yet available in full, are disappoint- of any step which might be gency of this kind, to aid the

Bird, mother of the groom. Sheng to those who expected a marked taken in the purely monetary debtor countries in adjusting (To the Editor of "China Mall."]

wore a black lace dress with black increas of the population. Many villages even show a slight decrease lace hat. #phere."

their affairs, furnishing employ- Sir, "Enthusiast's " lotter The hymn, "Lead Us, Heavenly and the figures show hat the de- population of the mountain valleys This statement is made by the ment to their people and sustain-published in your paper on Febru-Father, Lead Us" was sung.

Mr. C. Bickford discharged the is progressing rapidly, except where Statist (London) in discussing ing the purchasing power of their ary 26, does not seem to have

there are holiday resorta. enthusiasm from duties of best man. the tendency for gold to accumu- populations in world markets, evoked much

Only the large towns are increas- Jate in the United States and Theoretically there seems to be are rather shy

hockey Cluba, Perhaps secretaries A reception was held at Empresa

of the additional Lodge where many congratulations ing the list being headed by Zurich, France and the inability of the much force in such arguments, work the formation of a League were offered to the happy couple. which has now nearly 250,000 In- Bank of England to increase its but, continues the National City would entail, or may be the lack of They left later for Repulse Bay, babitants, their number having Interest is just plain "Hong Kong-where the honeymoon is being gone, up by nearly one fifth in the reserves, In summing up the Bank's well-considered review, it

spent. The bride's travelling dress ten years. St. Gall, whose chief itis.". general gold situation at the end must not be forgotten that bank-

de Industry, embroidery, is having I know of one Club which will be was of green flowered crepo of January, the excellent monthlyers cannot distribute securities only too pleased to assist in the Chine with biege silk coat and hat very bad timer, has diminished by review of the National City Bank unless the ultimate investor.is which I shall be glad to supply to

formation of a League, the name of to match.

+

MARTIST.

one-sixth.

Ten Years Ago.

[From the "China" Mail""

March 3, 1921.1

To-day'a dollar: le worth 2/8-%.

of New York states that of the willing to take them, and the in- any hockey Club secretaries who MR. M. A. BAPTISTA. debtor countries it may be gen- dividual investor is not as a rule may be interested. erally said that their gold losses moved to buy securities by the Thanks are due to Messrs. Gilman DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN LOCAL have been due (1) to an increase considerations named, particular-challenge shield..

&Co. for their kind offer of a of foreign indebtedness in recently if the newspapers are carrying

"Wake Up, hockey fans, and ge years, which has increased the reports of political revolutions together for a little more organisa- fixed charges which they have and general economic disturbance tion. had to meet abroad, on account of affecting the prosperity ... of the both Governmental and private countries concerned. Low mar borrowing; (2) to larger importa ket prices for outstanding leguas tions of foreign goods, resulting of the same countries, indicating from a feeling of assured pros that holders are sacrificing them, perity, itself. partly resulting from practically prevent the sale

majority of, present-day champions Mr. Baptista Igaves four sons and hager verom heamor- the expenditure of the proceeds new Issues upon anyt ing like are equal to the "itars of the rant four daughters to mourn his oss. Capt. Gumbey, was 40 years of

humerous fore

loans

(3) normal terms. Commu

ictes about the subordinatio

do not help

Yours, etc.,

BACE STICK

Hong Kong, March 2

There is nothing radically wrong with British boxing talent. The

;58 YEARS OF SERVICE.

The death of Mr. H. A. Baptista occurred at. his residence, B, Caine Road, yesterday. Mr. Baptista, who Another old skipper passed away, wee 74 years of age, had been within the person of Captain C. EL the arm of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes Gumbey, a well known figure; fa and Master for 58 years. He was local circles who died in the well-known in the Colony as an French Hospital, Causeway Bay,

yesterday morning artist

very aga has Its heroes, The The eldest son, Mr. A. Y. Baptista, youngsters have rebelled at is employed in the National Olts oplafone, and the old have censuted Bank, NAGBEREG

as they have done through the bis-The funeral will pass the Monu

f the game, James Butler,ment at 5 pm to-day,

age, and had been in the service of Jardines for may years. He took

a keen interest in swimming and had given many prizes for loca aquatic sports,