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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1934.

U.S. BEER IS NOT

INTOXICATING

Tests Made On Drinkers

Of All Ages.

FOUR-MONTH EXPERIMENT

Chicago.

A four months test has result- ed in the report, by Dr. Anton J..

Chairman of Carlson.

the the Physiology Department at University of Chicago, that one cannot comfortably drink enough 3.2 beer to become intoxicated.

Beer drinkers, subjects of the test. ranged from 19 to 60 years of age, weighed from 7st. 2b, to 16st. 9ib. and represented every walk of life.

They drank. under observa- tion, from two to 16 12 ounce bottles of legal beer in periods ranging from 15 minutes to 16 hours.

Dr. Carlson said tests were made of the amount of alcohol in the blood, of the effect of beer on mental and physical reactions, and general behaviour.

"People had to be forced to drink sufficient beer to exhibit! the marked changes of behaviour which are classed as intoxica- tion,"

be said. "The forced drinking of large quantities was accompanied by such discomfort. nausea and vomiting as to make it highly improbable that the would consume people amounts volutarily."

similar

were con-

The experiments ducted at the invitation and ex- United States of the pense Brewing Association, but entire. ly under the University's control. -Reuter.

STOCKS WEAKEN ON WALL STREET

Writing Dry Obit

Acting Secretary of State Witham Phillips, pictured as he put his sig nature to the proclamation which officially

declared the Repes] Amendment had "became valid as a part of the Constitution of the United States," a few moments af Ler telegraphie notification had been received at Washington from Uuni that the Mormon stronghold havi

ratified.

ST. GEORGE'S BALL

Annual Function At

Peninsula Hotel.

GOVERNOR AND LADY PEEL ATTEND

:

HIGHWAY ROBBERY AT KING'S PARK Indian Attacked By Three Chinese.

POCKET BOOK AND $225-TAKEN

A highway robbery is reported to have taken place at the entrance

He reports that he locked up his shop at 6.40 p.m. and went to the Kowloon Indian Tennis Clubs where

Football Ground when he was

ANNUAL ALL RANKS DANCE.

In Aid Of Lincolng' Old Comrades Association.

GREAT SUCCESS

The annual All Ranks Dance in aid of the 10th Foot and Lincoln shire Regiment Old Comrades'.As sociation, held at the Garrison Lee ture Hall last night proved a huge success both socially and financial-

Over

attended. 350 dancers

The annual ball of the local Eo-ly. ciety of St. George, which was held

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Short Story.

The Watcher At Number 6

P thrill

was

By Herbert Shaw.

"Nine o'clock. There's no break-

MONDAY'S STORY

Monday's story will be "The Thing In The Upper 'Room", by Arthur Morrison.

OR three nights Hilary

Steer, the gentlemanly black fast this morning, sir," she cried.

Breakfast at the lodging hous to King's Park, at about 7.45 p.m.

sheep whose rent of the dirty

on credit-had been his one depen- yesterday, when an Indian, galattic of No. 6. Radford-street dable meal. Now that was forbid Makan Singh was attacked by three

WES six weeks behind, lay den him, evidently by the landlord's Chinese and robbed of a pocket book containing $226 in bank notes, cramped at full length on the orders. In despair, Hilary Conce Mr. Mahan Singh, who lives at narrow stone balcony, intent on more reminded himself that it was a November day, hård and ̈ ̈cold. No. 9 Mosque Junction, is the studying the third-floor back of His hands shook as he pulled on his owner of the Mahan Book Store in

one remaining suit of clothes, No. 6, D'Aguilar Street which was broken

There was enough dust in his into during the Christmas, Holi- In the massive stone of the bal days.

On that occasion $125 incony, that ran along the whole block tora tobacco-pouch to roll himself of houses as far as the sidestreat two cigarettes. There were coppers cash was stolen.

into, Theobald's road, was a series enough to buy some more tobacco of rusty iron bars. These had been for one more meal. Standing at the boarded up with cheap green deal, window, he turned over useless he stayed for about two minutes. so that, by crawling along from the schemes la his mind and dredged He was near the Club de Recreio third-floor back of his own lodging for some office acquaintance of hap house, and squeezing through the pier days whom he had not yet look- two cross-bars which divided the ed up, who might possibly be in- seized from behind by ore Chinese, balcony at each house, Hilary was duced to part with half-a-crown, while the other two stole the pocket able to reach his observation point calling it (with that hateful look book from his jacket.

without fear of attracting the atten- upon his face) a loan. Also, in the tion of any chance late workman in corner, there was the plain, gold- |topped walking-stick he had clung to the mews below.

The second half-hour of the third through all misfortune. night's watching sent

He observed the through him. white-haired, erect old gentleman (that next-door neighbour who seemingly had no business occupa- tron, and had become & puzzling mystery) move towards the door, and reassure himself that it safely locked. And, at last. be be

It must have been well past eleven gan to open one of the two smail trunks which stood against the wall. when he saw his mysterious neigh- Hillary stared at the bottom of the bour come out to the pavement and With a French windows-where one side of walk quickly eastward. the long green curtain had fallen sharp impulse he reflected that, if nway, leaving a slit that gave a good he could force the cheek, he might view of the old man's sitting-room. ask his neighbour for a small sum As the old man straightened from with the certainty that he had it last night at the Peninsula Hotel, among those present being the his stooping position he lifted a to spare. Snatching up his hat and was attended by over 700 guests and Commanding Officer, Major F. H. wooden tray. The watcher gasped stick he tumbled down the stairs and proved a highly enjoyable function Impey M.C., Major H. St. G. Thoyts with amazement. For he saw that reached the street in time to see the The Rose Room and Roof Garden M.C., Captain H. Marshall and Mrs. the tray was heaped with banknotes, old gentleman turn into Gray's Inn- The generally watching for further de- were prettily decorated in the tradi- Marshall, Captain L. C. Crick M.C, and that neatly-tied bundles of bank road

small trunk Hilary followed quickly. tional style with flags, rose shields Captain T. H. R. Riggs D.C.M.M.M., notes also filled the

other hailed Blackfriars bus. bearing the arms of the various Captain C. T. Ingle and Lieutenant beneath. counties and boroughs of England, F. W. Young M.B.E.,

Hilary had only a few coppers in When this had moved off to Holborn, A tram. Music was provided by the Dance his pockets, and immediately he the pursuer followed in

His tram overshot the omnibus;] and pictures of the Patron Saint.

The Rose Room was tastefully Orchestra of the Lincolnshire Re- hated the owner of all this wealth.

The old Hilary waited for it at the tram for the

He watched wolfishly. decorated

occasion Ingiment under the direction of Cor- familiar style with flags, pictures of poral D. J. Tagney.

man was now studying a Continen-terminus. Boarding it he mounted. the Patron Saint, English roses and Features of the evening were tal Bradshaw and making notes on to the top; and, when the conductor This finished, he had visited him, nearly half of his {shields of the arms of the various

Well, it might offered, and a sweepstake. doubt if there will be any early counties and boroughs of England pot dances, for which prizes were a writing pad,

The tied labels to the trunks and then capital was gone. under the supervision of Mr. W. Aprizes were presented by Mrs. Mar- procured from a drawer a large num-be a good investment if a favourable "Wheat: The Trade was not in-Cornell, who is to be complimented shall, while Mrs. G. H. King carried ber of stout foolscap envelopes. opportunity came to approach the clined to pay much attention to on the pleasing effect of his inbours out the drawing of the sweepstake. Into each envelope he placed one of gentleman who had so many sove- routine news, and is awaiting fur-) At the head of the Rose Room The lucky tickets which drew first the bundles of notes. He then re reigns. ther developments in Washington.a dots was erected for the guests and second prizes were both held placed the fat envelopes carefully in turn

At Ludgate circus his quarry gat] According to a recent estimate.of

the trunk, locked the trunk, took aff His Excellency the by Mrs. J. Ottley.

his collar and tie, and went into the down and went into the Falcon: In farm reserves have decreased 100,Governor and Lady Pool At the

adjoining bedroom. A moment later less than five minutes he reappear 400,000 bushele, compared with rear stood a picture of St. George

he turned out the light in the roomed, crossed the road and went into 1932.

carrying a sword and shield, with

with the trunks.

the tourists' office on the opposite "Cotton: Speculative demand the cross of St. George as a back-

Several times he sat up in bed, side of the street. was smaller, apparently being tem ground.

He remained there for some time. porarily checked by the reactionary II.E. the Governor and Lady Pedi

under the sloping wall with its peel- tendencies

ing strips of paper, and tried to With an interruption now and then, of the grain

were the guests of honour of the security markets."-Reuter.

President, Mr. C. Bulmer Johnson.!

nerve himself to revisit the balcony Hilary was able to gain some know entertained,

with a practical purpose. What ledge of what the other was at, and by whom they were

chance would the frail old man have was made extremely envious by together with a large number of

A cow, drinking out of a pail of against 6 determined intruder?]what he saw. For the old man was jother guests, at an informal dinner

here. But the blackness made the adven-buying those a village near

pleasant-coloured prior to the commencement of the milk in

too terrifying-to-morrow, vouchers that gave access to foreign ball. Mra. T. E. Pearce was official swallowed a snake that had also ture

been intent on getting a drink. jonce again, Hilary thought despair-lands, first-class steamer-berths and "Beefeater Escort." The snake was 2 feet 3 inches in ingly, he would be, tramping the Imperial hotela...

streets in that hopeless search for This done, he proceeded to an the telephone service between Ger- The only ceremonial attached to length.

The cow Was immediately work..

other counter and, took from his many and India via London has en- the ball was the reception of HE.

He slept at last, worn out, and breast-pocket a packet of banknotes." tered into operation. A three min- the Governor and Lady Peel, who taken ill, and died in two days,

Investigations revealed the was awakened by the shrill voice of ... With a friendly nod he came out, utes' call cost 136 marks (£10.68. at were escarted by the President and present rate).-Reuter.

Vice-President Sir William Hornell, snake, still alive, in the carcase the malicious little woman who was brushing Hilary as he passed, and from the dinner party to the Rose of the cow-Reuter, Room. A guard of honour was formed comprising eight "Beef- eaters," who headed a procession

(Continued from Paye 1.3

Traders

cline in

sterling.

are

velopments

Hilver in the monetisation agitation.

re-

In their market report, Messrs. E. A. Pierce and Company, through

their local correspondents, Messrs. Asia Lands, Ltd., state:-

"There was nothing in to-day's market of any great interest.

change.

BERLIN SPEAKS WITH INDIA

Berlin

We

and

The Delhi and Simla extension of

News In Brief.

honour,

hostess.

The Navy, Army and Air Force consisting of the President and Section of the European Y.M.CAH.E. the Governor, the Vice- Kowloon, will hold a dance in the President and Lady Peel, Hon, Sir West Lounge In Monday, January Henry Pollock and Mr. H. R. B. 8, from 9 p.m. until midnight. Music Hancock, Mr. W. A. Dowley and will be supplied by the "Cheero" Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Col. 14 G. Band, and ticket can be obtained Bird and Mr. T. E. Pearce, Mr. E. at $1 each. On Monday, January Cock and Major H. B. L. Dewbiggin. 15. a whist drive will be held for There was attractive dance pro-

service-men and tickets are on sale

gramme.

for 50 cents each, including re-were:- freshments.

The official dancers seta

The President and Lady Feel; H.E. Admiral Sir Frederic C. Rex Story's "Nine O'clock Re-Dreyer and Mrs. T. E. Pearce; vue"" Company is appearing at the Major General 0. C. Borrett and new Royal Naval Canteen Theatre Lady Dreyer; Sir Thomas Southern

to-night and to-morrow night in a and Mrs; Barrett, and Mrs. two hours' variety and dancing en- The Vice-President tertainment commencing at 7 pm. Frank Elliott; Commodore Frank and 9.15. p...each evening. Tickets Elliott and Mrs. J. R. Wood; Mr. may be obtained at the door.

H. R. B. Hancock and Lady Pollock; Hon. Sir Henry Pollock and Mra {C. 'G,. Alabaster, Di

At 11 o'clock a cold buffet was

L. Dowbiggin, Hon. Sir, W, T. Sauthorn, Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle, opened. Mr. V. M. Grayburn,

The Committees

Decoration. Mr. W. A. Cornell The various committees were an (Chairman), Mr. A, B. Raworth, follows:-

Mr.

Mr. G, G. Wood, Hon. Mr. A. W G. Invitation and Reception, Tickle,

C. Balmer Johnson (Chairman), Music and Dancing-Mr. H. B, Sir W W Hornell, Hon. Sir H. B. Dowbiggin, (Chairman), M, G. Pollock, Mr. H. K_ B. Hancock, Mr.

W. E. True, Mr. P. 8, Camaldy, Mr. W: A., Dowley, Hon. Mr, 0G

REH Oliver.

Card room, BT G Bellamy (Chairman), King

Alabaster, Col. LG Bird ANTA

B. Pearce Mr E. Cock, Mr. HB

(Continred at foot of preceding

COW SWALLOWS SNAKE.

Curious Incident In Spain.

Bilbao.

the housekeeper of No. 5,

Ellsworth Expedition.

Perhaps luck was on the

jonce more crossed the road to the Faloon, where the anguished Hilary, peeping in, saw him busy with a plateful of sandwiches and a tankard of stout. In proportion as his en- joyment of this -fare Increased, no [did the hunger of the watcher bite

at him iii-nourished frame,

·His "meal finished, he waited for ten minutes, giving many glancea at the clock in the bar. If he was there for an appointment, he gave it up at last and came out Impatient- ly. He looked "keenly across the width of Farringdon street, then hither and thither with watchful eyes, and something made him sud- denly stop short. Hilary, his cour age at its nervous maximum, laid a hand upon his shoulder. He start- ed as though shot, teema

"I wonder if you would care," wald Hilary, to grant me the loan jel

of a couple of pounds

Reassured, the other looked him shrewdly up and down through his rimless eyeglasene, ma

#1 admire your cheek, said his neighbour, "but I have not so much on me at the moment.

What y

And then

broke

sandwiches in

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