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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1933.

AIR SERVICE

TO SINGAPORE

BY CHRISTMAS

British Air Transport Improvements.

FLYING CHEAPER THAN RAIL AND BOAT TRAVEL

London. To-day.

The International Air Traffic As-1 sociation will hold its half-yearly conference in London next week. Thirty countries will be represent- ed, and Mr. Woods Humphrey. Managing Director of Imperial Air- ways, will preside.

Membership of the Association

BRIGHTER PROSPECTS-FOR

C.E.R. SETTLEMENT?

Japan's New Foreign Minister May Seek Fresh Negotiations

Tokyo, To-day.

It is authoritatively learned that the prospects of the resumption of the Russo-Manchukue negotiations for the sale of the Chinese East- orn Railway b

brighter following Mr.

Hirota

appointment an the Japanese Foreign Minister. Mr. Hirota is likely to make an effort to reconcile the differences of opinión over the price.

As one of his new policies, Mr. Hirota will re-shume a number of diplomats in Europe and America.

Central News Agency.

is limited to firms running re- CALL OVERS

gular air lines in their own or other countries. Among the matters to be considered are the unification of methods of opera- tion and the facilitation of pas- senger and goods traffic.

At the first session Lord Londonderry, Minister for Air, will address the dele. gnies.

IN NEWMARKET RACE CLASSICS Ximenes Favoured For Cesarewitch.

THE CHINA MAIL.

CRUISER-MINELAYER | To-Day'■ Short Story,

FOR CHINÁ FLEET

New Experimental Type.

H. M. S. ADVENTURE DUE HERE IN FEBRUARY

DANGEROUS CROSSING

By Sonia

Deane.

THE argument started before in order to attract customers. It buys] H. M. S. Adventure, an experi.T they were married: it was expensive dresses that are out of

And where do. I come in?

boarding-

mental light cruiser-minelayer, has still continuing after two years, place. been commissioned for service with And as Robin Adare was as stub-I'd be better off in a the China Flect and will arrive in born as his wife, Judy, there was hous!" Hong Kong during February, 1934. every possibility of its being

"Is that all?" Judy's voice was Laid down in 1921-22, the Adven: prolonged indefinitely. ture is of 6,740 tons, (standard dis-

so calm that it startled Robin. Actually, in words, it was "Because, if it is, you can set about placement), and has an overall length very simple problem that was getting that of 520 feet. Her beam is 59 feet responsible for the difference be-soon

comfort just as while her draught is 19% feet.

as ever you wish. This la Her main armament consists of blems form the basis of most of

tween them; but as simple pro-the end, Robin, I'm sorry."

"Look here, Judy"-bia voice four 4.7 inch Anti-Aircraft guns, the tragedies in this life, it could softened-"give it up! four 3-pounders and 12 machine- not be ignored.

Let's en guns. She carries 320 mines of the

joy each other's company. The fact was that Judy earned hardly anything of you. When test type.

Ther own living! She had done so you're early-I'm late; when I'm The Adventure, which was pleted in 1926 and

com-since she was eighteen, and saw no late--you're "early. We say good- first commis-valid reason for discontinuing the night and good-morning. sioned in 1927, was designed by Sir habit after marriage especially as there."

It cùds

knots.

Bee

E. H. Tennyson d'Eyncourt as an Robin's salary was in no way ad- "Yes," said Judy, "it ends there experimental type, combining the equate to provide any balance that only this time we can add 'good- characteristics of a mine layer with might ensure security in the future.bye!" those of a light cruiser.

She looked at him scorn- Neither did it allow for any of those fully. "You and your man's pride! She is fitted with Diesel engines minor Juxuries which spell hap-You want me to sit here and watch for cruising, and with turbine en-piness to an artistic woman. And you struggle: watch you grow old gines built by the Devonport Dock-Judy, was, unfortunately, artistic: in the struggle when I could, with She was designed for 27.85 she must have been, since she trans-a little effort, make life easy. formed most of the shrivelled faces You've no spirit of adventure, that found their way to the beauty Robin; you can't take life as a jokes parlour where she worked.

you've no sense of humour. Ever Robin, on the other hand, held the since we were married you've tried (opposite view. He wanted a home; to make thing run as smoothly as {he wanted Judy; he believed, as possible but "

most men are prone to do, that a woman's place is in the home, and that her husband's salary should represent wealth to her so long as it kept the wolf just far enough away from the door. His Income was six pounds a week; his busi

CHAMPION JOCKEY'S MOUNT National Air Transport Com-

FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE panies are extending the work

yard. London, To-day, being done by private aeroplane owners in encouraging continen- Ximenes leads the quotations in tal touring. They are offering the first call-over for the Cesare. air travel at fares often below witch Stakes, which will be run those of corresponding first class over two miles and two furlongs at rail and boat travel, and they are Newmarket on October 11, and working to 3 percentage em- Gordon Richards' mount, Colorado ciency figure now comparable Kid, is favourite for the Cambridge. with that for trains and boats. shire Stakes at Newmarket over a One of the important develop rulle and a furlong on October 25. ments in British air transport is the extension

H. H. the Aga Khan's Nitaichin, of the Indian air winner of the Cesarewitch last line to Calcutta and thence, next year, in sixth favourite. month, to Rangoon.

By Christmas it is hoped that the line will have been extended to Singapore, and then the final link between England and Australia wil remain for the Dominions 10 complete, British Wireless Service.

DR. ANNIE BESANT DEAD.

Theosophist Author And Lecturer.

London, To-day.

famous lecturer

Dr. Annie Becant, the

Theosophist writer and

died in Bombay yesterday aged 85.British Wireless Service.

Besant, author

and

Mr. Annie lecturer on religious, phtiosophical on! scientific subjects, was brought up in the Anglican Church and married the Rev. Frank Sibrey in 1807, bi-l Leparated from him in 1873.

She worked in the Free Thought and Redical movements led by Charles, Bradlaugh, M.P., in 1874, and was co editor with him of the National Re Jormer.

Subsequently she became a member

Raymond, who finished sixth with Gordon Richards in the saddle in the St. Lager lean than a week ago is a 33-1 chance in the Cambridgeshire. The following in the call-over for the Cesarewitch:

Ximenes 15-2 0-10-11

Loose Strife 100-6 o, 20-1 £ Gulacard 100-6, 1 and 0. Negro 18-1 o, 20-1 t.

Gainalaw 20-1 o, 20-1 £

Nitsichin 25 and o Statesman 25-1 a, 28-1 .

Bankly 33-1 o, 10-1 t.

Lucky Patch 40-1 t and o

the Cambridgeshire:

Colorado Kid 18-1 o, 20-1 1. Tolaig 20-1 a, 22-1 1. Cotoneaster 22-1 o, 25-1 1, Raymond 25-1 o, 33-1 1.

FISHMONGER IN DISPUTE

40-Year-Old Verbal Agreement.

JUDGMENT FOR $1,313

A 40-year-old verbal agreement|ncas, advertising; and his ambition was mentioned in the case of the-to launch out on his own. Sun Chow Lee Fish Stall versus "I need only three hundred (the Wing Hing firm which came pounds," he insisted.

"Then, you before the Chief Justice, Mr. J. R. could have all the luxury you want." Wood, in the Supreme Court this)

To which Judy replied: "I don't morning.

jask for luxury, Robin.”

Hic

TO-MORROW'S STORY To-morrow's story will be "A Pretty Cute Little Stunt," by George Milburn,

"But I don't matter so much as pounding the faces

of empty. headed women who ought to know of a better way to spend the money their husbands earn," be broke in

"I know, women are Just mercenaries!"! Parting of the Ways

"Then why keep on working?" "Because it helps-It helps us hastily.

alike. also both," she answered shortly.

After hearing arguments Lordship gave judgment for the plaintiffs on tho claim, and for the plaintiffs, as defendants on the counterclaim, with costs in both cases.

Straight From the Shoulder

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"Helps!" Robin grunted. "Helps, “Then you won't miss this one," indeed! To come home here, in Judy Anished, sharply.

And with

Mr. H. A. B. Botelho, of Mesars, the evening, only to see you whir.that she turned and ran from the The following is the call-over for Leo d'Almada e Castro, appeareding around the place, like a speck of room.

for the plaintiffs, while Mr. H. L dust before a vacuum cleaner just

Robin heard sounds of packing, Dennys represented the defendants, so that we may eat a meat prepared the banging of box lids, the bump-

Plaintiffs claimed

with a tin opener! A sum of

Both of using of suit cases. He didn't move. $1313.60 for fish sold and delivered dog tired; our herves frayed. Oh, Let her go! It would teach her under a 40-year-old verbal agro- yes! I'll tell you just how it helps," lesson. She needed it. Business mont, which the price of fish, as he went on brutally; "it helps you women were the devil; he cursed between the parties, was fixed for to buy expensive creams and pow himself for not insisting that she the coming year on the first day of ders; to preen yourself like a peacock gave up her position before they the first moon.

were married. He sat down and picked up a newspaper.

Judy returned to the room,

Two auit cases were banged down on the floor.

-Reuter.

SENATORS WIN AT BASEBALL

Yankees Close On Heels Of Leaders.

New York, To-day.

Defendants claimed that the agreement entitled them to hold a sum of $1500 in hand, as guaran- tee for the due performance of the agreement, and counterclaimed for a sum of $508.77, damages incurred when, through the plaintiffs' action in stopping the supply of fish, they were forced to go into the open.

PATRONAL FEAST OF ST: THERESA.

To Be Celebrated On Sunday.

"I'm going," she said, and bit her her lips.

Robin looked at her ever the top of his newspaper.

"When I get started on my own,

of the Fabian Society and, inter,!

The race for the American Base-market to meet their requirements. On Sunday next, at St. Teresa'i I'll let you know," he said cuttingly. through the influenes of Mme. Blavat ball League pennant is now being) Plaintiff pleaded that they Church, Frince Edward Road, Kow-When my salary is big enough to

theprophim.

fought out at a fierce pace. The stopped supplies only when defen-loon, there will be solemnized for provide you with the things that Nationalist movement but eventually the Giants in the World series, won bills.

She worked for year for the Indian Senators, who are expected to meet dants failed to pay their monthly the first time the patronal feast of matter to you more than I do, I left it.

St. Teress of the Child Jesus. At hope you'll come back and share The title of Doctor was conferred yesterday, as did the Yankees, who upon her by the University of Benares, cannot afford to make many more dants had failed to make good their Vicar Apostolic of Hong Kong will to marry Jeremy in the meantime. His Lordship held that defen-19.30 am. H. E. Monsignor Valtorta, them--that is, if you don't decide in recognition of her services alipa If they are to defend success-claim. literature.

fully their title as champions.

"TOOK THEM FOR SAFE CUSTODY."

Coolie's Reply To Theft Charge.

Results as cabled by Reuter were:

Brooklyn

National League.

Bill swift pitched. Pittsburgh

American League,

3. 12

Chicago,....

Kres hit a homer..

Chan Kam-shing, a coolie of the New York Port Development Office, was:... this

5 10 Tong Lazzeri hit a homer..

RADIATOR CAP.

THIEF.'

Youth Bound Over.

officiate at a Solemn Pentifical Seeing that money, matters no much Mass with special music by the to you, I should think he would Little Flower Choir.

make you happy. Let me know if Service in the afternoon will you want your freedom-divorce is start at 5 pm. with the Statue of Cary these days.” St. Teress carried in solemn pro that gathers in her eyes were hot; Judy made no reply. The tears cession, followed by a sermon to be they stung; just as Robin's words preached by Re Father G. Byrne, had stung. She felt that a part of B..J. The ceremony will be con-

"He refused to tell us where he cluded with Benediction of the her was dying-slowly, painfully, stole the radiator cap from, but ad- Blessed Sacrament, riven by H. E. She glanced around the sitting- mitted the theft," said Inspector Monsignor H. Valtorta, All Catho-room; photographs caught her cyc Hourihan to Mr. W. Schöbeld at the lies and all Catholic' Associations

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morning fined $7, in default 10 days' Detroit hard: labour, by Mr. Schofield at the Philadelphia Central Magistracy, for larceny of St. Louis a pair of spectacles and a fountain pen, the property of Mr. W. Shaw, Washington an overseer of the Department.

"I took them home for safe cus-

tody," said the socused.

Gullie hit a homer.

Sub-Inspector. Nolloth said the New York: Police were not pressing the case, Pittsburgh as the defendant had already been St. Louis given notice.to leave..

Chicago!

Boston Brooklyn

DISORDERLY HOUSE Philadelphia

CHARGES

Woman's $125- Bail Estreated.

Pun Luk, Chinese woman on

Cincinnati

surety of $50 to be of good beha-

110viour for one year...

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The defendant admitted the theft

but refused to say from which car Per. he had taken the cap. The police .824) were later. Informed by Dr. Pan, the 562, owner of the car, of the loss of the 542 cap. Dr. Pun later identified the 510 stalen article fo 67524

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Philadelphia Cleveland

Detroit charge of keeping disorderly Boston

Chicago house, had her ill of $125 entreated at: Louis this morning, when, she failed to make an appearance - before Mr.

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KOWLOON COAL DUMP

To Be Cleared. By October 5.

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absurd snapshots.

• She stumbled out, not daring to look back. With supreme, effort ahe reached the street, hailed a taxi, and rave’the" address of a small hotel nearby. It was, all iso absurd, so unceal She had left Robin! Even the streets looked different as the passed, them; every landmark, un-) familiar.

PA Friend' in Need

When she reached the hotel she went to the telephone. Robin had The Chatham Road coal dump, taunted her about Jeremy! Well,

of 50 many Kowloon she would show him! resident will soon be a thing of

Half an hour later Jeremy Thorne the paat

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