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BOOKS ON CHINA
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THE CHINA
I suppose that the three most teaches us out of earth by infinite popular authors of such novels are generations." Mrs. Miln, Putman Weale and Pearl Buck.
"The Good Earth."
Even those of us who are engag- ed in the mass-production of machinery, or University gradu Pearl Buck has, perhaps, written ates, often long for the calm of the the story that will live longer than woods, the green meadows and the
peaceful streams, any other yet published.
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concession banting era years ago.
of thirty
"The Unknown God" might please some of you better. It deals with the old problem of missionary; endeavour in China.
..Typhoons and Hong Kong. "China Seas" (by Crosbie Gar- tin) entertained me, possibly be- cause it is descriptive of Hong Kong and life on the China coast. It isn't the story itself that pleases; that gives. the usual picture of a The countryside is indeed the lurid Far Eastern life which most in Great Britain in 1931; it quickly highest common donominator in novelists depict and which can be the spiritual life of to-day. It acts found If searched for, in any of the
comforter and giver
"The Good Earth" first appeared
ran to a second edition.
It is a description of the life of as
⇓
a Chinese farmer of the early strength." twentieth century. There is really
HONG KONG
Butcher Meat.
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"The Good Earth" makes UA this "natural brotherly
great sea-ports of the world; it is the local atmosphere that appeala to an old resident in Hong Kong. There is a description of a
瞎
not much of a story, no great effort realise
to make a piot, no romance as we love" that all of us, including the typhoon during a voyage from some understand the word, but rather a Chinese peasant, feel for the un-place near Singapore to Hong readable tale of the ups and downs spoiled face of nature. of the agricultural and domestic life that is the lot of so many mil lions in China.
Reminiscent of Rath. Perhaps if I quote one sentence
Kong; later on there is a piracy. The following is`amusing:
He says that he is retiring.
Tongue, fresh .. Tongue, corned
Head
Hump, Balt
Kinays
Tall
際
Liver
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Pigeonia, Carbon.
Holbow
Turkeys, Cook Turkeys, Hen
Almoonda
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"Willhdyes was a taipan, breath- you will recognise the likeness toing the rarefied atmosphere of the I think that the author must the style of the old Testament. It Peak, whither he was borne from LAU PAK-WAI, DENTIST, has re-have been saturated in Biblical is about Wang Lung, the peasant his offices in a chair carried by moved his Hong Kong Office to
four uniformed coolles. His deal- GLOUCESTER BLDG., 1st floor, Ped-phraseology because many of the farmer who grows rich:-
"Therefore although he was not ings were with fellow talpans and der St. (New Building next to Hong sentences are like those found in Kong Hotel). Telephone No. 20488.the old Testament. And at times willing at first to say that he would great Chinese merchants, his social | Pig's Chithings.
the book reminded me of the Dego or that he would change any-intercourse with the Naval and vonshire tales of Eden Philpots.
thing, yet thereafter he was more Military, the Government House It is free in ita reference to than ever displeased with the idle set." primitive emotions and deals ness of his uncle's son, and he bluntly with sex affairs. We know watched the man sharply an he He talks of his old friend Li that Chinese workers and country saw that it was true he did cast Cheng En-how they first met as folk of all nations do talk freely eyes at the maids and Wang Lung young men in business. "He on those matters.
muttered and said:
gradually went to the head of his The Unspoiled Face of Nature. Now I cannot live with this Arm. I to mine." One day Li told ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.
The crude instinct of the chief lustful dog in my house","
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friends." livered in University College Lon- "East Wind West Wind”
also
"So he went .... his going left|Seek, Boed idon.
by Pearl Buck. The story is told He considered the comfort and by a Chinese girl who was brought a gap and what he said sank In... the mystery and the inspiration up in the old style. She married Looked around, previous few of the that the unspoiled face of nature a returned student who had studied cid guard left." is to mankind. And he said:-
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western medicine. The clash of Critics might deal harshly with Yot to me the above "It is a natural brotherly love the old and new ideas those of this book. that we feel for trees, flowers, even East and West-is bluntly reveal words, and many others, made it Barbel
seem real. for grasses, nay even for rocks and ed.
all, We and they are literally, children of earth, for we have been evolved as science WATER RETURN.
water.
All Reservoirs But One Below Level.
The level and storage of water in the reservoirs on March 1, 1932,: were as under:-
other novels Canton Presh Water? "The Unchart-
There are some In A Chincao Garden. Louise Jordan Miln has written about Hong Kong. number of novels about China, ed Seas" by King-Hall is about the Carp Of those that I have read I liked big strike, but not very accurate. Catfish best "In a Shantung Garden." It The others are not of much Inter-Codfish is the story of a healthy youngest. American who came out to Shan- tung on business and who became friendly with a charming Chinese books about China I have omitted Dace .... girl.
references to many that may be the Dog Fiab
A World Civilisation.
Crabs
Cuttin Fish
In this very limited glance at Dab
In the end the American youth favourites of some members of my Eela, Conger and the Chinese girl decide to part. patient audience. I have had one
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Fresh Water Yellow
City and Hill District.
He goes back to his own people and object only to persuade you to 1037 1932 she remains with here. It is not study seriously the problem upon Frogs 24'11"B 15' 8"B
which the fu- Garcupa Tytam
the solution of a happy ending. Tytam Byewash 28" 2" 24'11”B
37' 8"B But the story has
a certain ture of humanity rests. Tytam Intermediate 85' 8"B Totam Tuk
88' 8"B amount of charm, and the old, old 32'
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It is handled with delicacy and, for Science has lengthened human life, Loach
[Note: B, denotes "Below Over flow"; A. denotes "Above Overdow" L. denotes "Level with Overflow."]
Storage in millions and decimala of gallone.
all its unusual ending, has pleased diminished disease, increased the Lobsters many readers.
productivity of labour, so much Mackerel
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Yunan Courtyard" In that every human being could have Monk Fish terested me. "The Feast of Lan- tolerable comfort without long Mallet terns" seemed a little unreal. The hours of work, if only the world's Oysters difficulties of marriages of Euro- production and distribution were Parrot Fish
Yet there are Perch 73 peana and Asiatics form the basis efficiently managed. 46.10 of the two novels "Mr. and Mrs. many difficulties and dangers be- Pike
Plaice .... 727.68 Sen" and "Ruben and Ivy Sen." fore the rising generation.
1982 265.04
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The Eternal Priestess. greatest scourges still affilet man- PraWIS
A prolific writer on affairs in kind. Machines and scientific in- Ray.
1,038.79 1,140.22 China was the late Putman Weale ventions can prevent evils. Science Rock Fish Consumption of water in the City and Hill District in millions and dewho was murdered in Tientsin two can construct a framework within Roach cimals of gallons during the month or three years ago. Not only did which the good life is possible; it Salmon of February, 1932.
Consumption
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those great books
outwell as clever, to work for know-jman cannot live by bread alone. clusive when a Full Supply was given the language and script, he knew things are in the mind and the of Ania The scientific
The troubles of the new worit or-ledge as well as gold; and especial. on account of Chinese New Year.
his subject well. Yet it seemed to heart and not in any man-made
of. the ganisation
aridly to reflect upon the wisdom of all civilisation are not caused by man' February, 1932 From February 1 to 29 a constant street fountain sup-me, that there something mechanism. They consist of such better world must be combined ages gathered together in books. It old enemy Nature, for Nature is no She has been that might things as the pursuit of knowledge, with a vivid realisation of what is is because this Association is con- longer formidable. ply was operated is all Rider Mala cynical, something Districts excepting 3 days (4th-6th) cause you to lose faith in human the creation and enjoyment of good in life, what inspires us all cerned with such things that I feel subdued by modern knowledge. inclusive when a Full Supply WAS which are large, soft and Natural, given on account of Chinese New nature, about his writings and his beauty, the joy of life, the apps to reveal the noblest part of our it a privilege to address you to-day. Our troubles are due to mlaunder ciation of human affection. We of
For while I believe that science has standings between Individuals and ecurplex natures. Artistic Finger and Marcel Waves, Oil
́Wisdom and Knowledge. I have heard it said that "The the West should remember that the
made the rond open to a future between nations. They are gen- Treatment, Shampooing, Henna Pack
Priestess"-a novel of foundations of the new superstruc 1932 Eternal
The problem is, in the final and happier than at any other previous uinely man-made. Alas! that wis- (any colour), Hair Cutting and Mani- care for Ladies and Gentlemen. Con- Kowloon Main .... 14 0B 14 B China manners-f the best. It is turs called world civilisation are lysis, one of education. Education stage in human history, yet it is dom is so much more difficult to scientious, Artistle Work by European Kowloon Byewash
50' 4" mostly about Shanghai life in the the Bibles of humanity; and all of
that teaches us to be charitable as more true than ever to-day that acquire than knowledge.
Reservoir
57′′B 11′ 1′′B} Shing Mun Recep
tion Storage in millions and decimals of gallons.
1931 1982
222.80 219.96 $8.53
94.50 75.82
6.22 33.15) 882.72
Expert, Mr. Alexander,
CHARGES MODERATE.
A VISIT WILL CONVINCE YOU.
Just Received.
YVERT ET TELLIER
POSTAGE STAMP CATALOGUE
FOR
1932
At $6 Eacha
GRACA & CO.
Shek Lai
Pai
Kowloon Main Kowloon Byewash Shek Lai Pai
Roservoir
Shing Mon Recep
tion
Total
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368.16
Consumption of water in Kowloon in millions and decimals" of "gallons. during the month of February, 1932.
Consumption
A 1001
117.54 18147 1783130 296,800
Estimated population, I MANA Consumption ** hoad per day 30th 2840.
23.41587 “The reports of the Government teriologiat and Analyst show that the quality of the water da palaisetorgin 3. Total rainfall acorded by
hservatory from
Dealers in Postage Stamps," Ballgionale,
Gooda,) Pictorial Post/Candy
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POP — Pop's Car Must Look Racey or Some thing.
THAT COPPER':
WATCHING
YOU, GUVNOR!
WELL,
OFFICER
WHAT'S THE
SPEED LIMIT
HERE
NEVER
NOU JUST TRY AND
You
MIND!
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WITHOUT BEING
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