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FRENCH CONSUL FAREWELLED Distinguished Guests At Reception.

TRIBUTE TO M. DE LA PRADE

A farewell reception in honour of the departing French Consul General, M. Georges Dafaure de in Pride, who bas heen transferred to, Milan, Italy, took place in the Jacobean Room of the Houg Kong Hotel yesterday afternoon.

Organised by M. M... Montur-! gis, and Madame, Montargis, the reception was in the nature of 'a warm demonstration of the high-re- -gait in which M. de la Prade was held by the community in general. At this rin d'adiru, as it is termed, there were present in addition to members of his immediate coteric a; representative gathering of friends, headed by Sir Thomas and Lady Southern, Hon. Sir William Shenton and Sir William Hornell.

Addressing the gathering, M. Montargis said that the position he owed to himself as being "almost a doyen" of the French community by virtue of long residence, hati couraged him to venture on a speech. of whose literary shortcomings he was fully sensible, but which lacked

Gan. von_Fritsch |

Prince August Wilhelm

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1934,

Can. von Schleicher

Edmund Haitres

Hubert von Ba

Kar! Ernst

Cragioy Strus

Ernst Roslich

Frand von Papná ̈

Bix of the German leaders shown above were shot and the fates of Vice-Chancellor von Papen, Prince August Wilhelm and General Baron von Fritsch were in doubt for some time in the roundup of alleged plotters against the Hitler regime. General Von Schleicher, former Chancellor, was killed "resisting, strea£" The others were exccuted or committed suicide rather than face firing squads.

H.K. VOLUNTEER

NEW YORK SCARES

FILM STAR

nothing in the sincerity of the sen Buildings Too High And

timents which it sought to express.

M. Dufaure de la Prade is mail! ing on the 3.M... D'Artagnan on Tuesday, August 14. He will be at home in his friends aboard the steamer between nong and 1 pm, ou this date.

Pace Too Fast.

A

MISS JANE BAXTER

DEFENCE CORPS

Orders For The Coming Week.

Orders by Lieut.-Colonel H. B. L. Dowiggle, O. B. E. Cam mandant, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps:-

New York. Miss Jane Baxter, English stage` and screen star, who is headed for Hollywood with a picture contract, the Hon. In her pocket, viewed were Sir William Shenton, Sir William City for the first time with con-1934.

Hong Kong. Friday, 10th August, 1934.

PARADE

Corps Engineers Parade at Miniature Range at New York 5.30 p.m. on Monday 13th August

RACIAL PASSIONS CAUSE DEATH

Taxi-Driver Kills New York Broker.

RESULT OF FIST FIGHT

New York.

“BANDCUFFS" FOR FIRE ALARMS.

Deterring Hoaxers In Cologne.

Cologne. Hard times threaten practical jokers who delight in giving false fire alarms.

EMPIRE CANCER "NATIONS COME TO

CAMPAIGN

Hong Kong Leads Overseas Contributions.

DUKE OF YORK'S GRATITUDE

!

THEIR SENSES”

No Probability Of World War.

MR. KELLOGG'S OPINION

Washington.

His Excellency the Governor has received a letter from the Secretary

"I see no probability of another to the British Empire Cancer Cam to their senses. They have not world war, Nations have come paign conveying the congratulations forgotten, and will not soon for of the Appeal Committee on the splendid response made by Hong beastliness of the last conflict."

got, the awful horror, misery and

Kong to their Appeal and forward- ing the following message of thanks Mr. Frank B. Kellogg, co-author This statement was made by from the President, H.R.H. The with M. Briand of the famous Duke of York.

"To the many thousands of our helpers, whether they be organisers of collections, Depot holders, Flag Day sellers, or other collectors, the British Empire Cancer Campaign owes

a deep date of gratitude.

As President of the Cam- paign, I desire to express my warm appreciation of their co- operation in the fight against this dread disease,

Kellogg Peace Pact, in comment- ing on the Senate's investigation tions. into the manufacture of muni-

+

He is a former United States Secretary of State - or Foreign Minister.

"There has been a lot of war scare talk, but we have not come, to war yet," Mr. Kellogg added.

of

"But every year that passes without war brings the world closer to its ultimate goal- universal peace."

He said he viewed real grati- fication the anti-war pacts, con- ciliation and arbitration agree. ments and others peace movea which had sprung up all over the world in recent years-Reuter.

"Disarmament conferences may fail temporarily because states- men cannot agree to terms, but The scientific work of the that is not a defeat for peace. Campaign a limited, neces- Outlawry of war has to move sarily, to those who have un- alowly because war has been an dergone a life-long profes-institution for thousands sional training, and, thus, there years: are few opportunities for the layman to share In this attack upon Cancer. In raising funds, however, so that this work may be carried on unhampered, we The deep-rooted antipathy for A Cologne inventor has per-

have been able to call upon the negroes common among Ameri-fected a "bandcuff" system which

goodwill of thousands of men cans in the southern parts of the ning away after they heve broken

will prevent hoaxers from run- and women to play their part United States failed to assert the glass of a street fire alarm.

by way of personal effort, and I itself here, when a coloared taxi-

am very grateful to all who The device is simple.

have responded to this call In driver was charged with killing It consists of a metal ring connection with the Empire a prominent New York broker. placed behind the fire alarm Day Appeal.""" The fatality resulted from a fist the alarm handle pulled, the ring glass. When this is broken and

ALBERT. fight which developed after the contracts and grips the wrist of ed His Excelleny to convey their The Appeal Committee have ask Car Section:-

dead man and a friend had hail the person responsible.

The steamer Kwongtung, & Parade at Headquarters on Mon-jed the negro's taxi.

sincere thanks to various Indivi-Chinese owned Hong Kong-Can- The dead man's wife and ring is by a special key, the der their gratitude to the St. John is reported to have been fired on As the only way of opening the duals for their support and to ten-ton boat flying the British flag, day 13th August, for Machine

brother, both long-time residents prisoner will have to remain Ambulance Brigade, for their valu-by Chinese soldiers on Saturday in the south, intervened when fastened to the alarm until the able co-operation and to the Press afternoon, while en route to Park Avenue, she thought, was Monday, 18th instant-Parade at the negro was charged with the fire brigade arrives.-Reuter. lington. Mr. T. B. Wilson, Mr. Kwok one of the most wonderful streets Headquarters for Machine Gun In-killing in the Homicide Court. Siu-ku. Mr. Kwok Chan, Mr. R. Pes- in the world. She wished, how-struction Wednesday,

for useful propaganda. They also Hong Kong. tunji, Mr. and Mrs. Becker, M. Brussel,

15th in-They asked that the case be

have expressed great appreciation Kwongtung was passing Shun The incident took place as the Bille. Cardinal, M. Cassagnou. M. do ever, that she were back in London. stant-Parade at Headquarters for dropped and the magistrate dis

of the help given by the ladies in Cho district near Canton, the al- Roux, M. Delieu M. and Mme. Del- Accompanied by her mother. Riding Instruction. court, and Mme. Devaux, M. and Miss Baxter is expecting to remain

arranging the sale of flowers on Min. de Precourt, M. and M. Evelle, in Hollywood for, some little time.

Empire Day.

leged perpetrators firing from a His Excellency wishes us to con-

sugar monopoly launch,

Distinguished Guests. Present in addition to Sir Thomas and Lady Southorn,

Hornell. Mr. and Mine, M. J. B. Monsiderable alarm. targis, Mr. M. J. Quist, M. Henry

The buildings, she said, were un- Vanderstraeten, M. Charles Renner, Comm. A. Bianconi, Mr. Deswazieeres comfortably high and the pace too and the Fathers of the French Mission fast. Furthermore, the slums on Rev. Bro. Aimar and Brothers of the the West side through which she Christian Schiels, the Rev. Mother, Superior and alher Sisters of the So-Passed on her way from the dock ciety of St. Paul de Chartres; Rev. Fr. to her hotel on Park Avenue left G. T. Byrne, S.J.Major V. Duclos, Hon. much to be desired. Dr. A. R. Wellington and Mrs. Wel-

M. Gateur, M. Leierhofer, M. Lam-

Corps Machine Gun Battalion Armoured Car & Motor Cycle Sections

Gan Instruction.

| Motor Cycle Section:-

No. 3 (ANZAC) Company

bert, M. Meunier, M. le Maitre, M. "Do you think anyone will under- Rifle practice will be held at the in Mrue. May, M. and Mme. Morant, stand a word that I say?" She ask-Miniature Range on Thursday, Mine. and Mile. de Coudar. M. and ed Reuters correspondent.

Ime, and Mme. Ohl, Mlle. Pelletier,

missed the charge.

"We have investigated and are satisfied that the negro struck

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LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES

RIVER STEAMER FIRED ON.

letter (July 12) the donation from

It is a matter of Interest that up the Colony was 'the highest which

to the date of the Secretary's had been received from overseas.

in self-defence," said the brother Four cases of typhoid fever, and yey this appreciation through our of the dead man, "following an one case of animal rabies were re-columns. 16th instant to a

argument in which my brother ported in the Colony during the 24 nceent Assured that the only Dr. Pistes, 3. Poinset, M. Politi, Mme. which leaves

There will be a meeting of used abusive language."

hours, ended August 9. an American

com-N.C.O.'s at Headquarters on The driver testified that as date. All N.C.Os are. re-soon as they entered his cab the two men began to abuse 'and 'ri- dicule his race. An argument developed, and the passengers,

Rumbaud, Mine. Sarraut, M. and Mpletely mystified is an Oxford ac-same

Verou. M. Walch, Mr. and Mrs.

A. Croucher, M. and Mme. C. Renner, Jeent-so-called because it is never quested to attend. Mr. Van Tuong, Mr. Clement Lo. Mr. heard at Oxford Miss Baxter Pham An Lan, and others.

seemed relieved.

FULL MILITARY HONOURS

Flying Officer Murphy Laid To Rest.

KAI TAK TRAGEDY ·

VOLUNTEER ÁIR ARM'

the

"I think I must, speak with a In addition to week end flying, quitting the cab, attacked him

Kensington accent. I should, any members may fly on Mondays, with firsts and a bottle. The ne- {way."

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fri-gro lunged at his tormentors, Miss Baxter did not like her first days from 6 to 5 pm.

knocking one of them down. He impression of American reporters. Those wishing to do so should did not learn that the man had The ones who met her before she inform the School Commandant by died until the police arrested left the ship frightened her, she telephone on the morning of the him two days later. Reuter. Isaid.

day on which they intend to fly.

"They don't ask questions," she said, "they shoot them at you."

Mias Baxter said that she did not

The funeral took place at the Protestant Cemetery yesterday of in. Hollywood.

RIFLES AND BAYONETS

Mackay, Queensland.",

A quaint touch was given to a fire at Sarina by the discovery of The undermentioned N.C.Os and a duck sitting on a clutch of expect to fall in love while she was Bayonets to the Corps Armourey Central Hotel premises, which men will return their Rifles. and eggs at the rear of the Grand

the late Flying Officer George R.

for the Armourer's had been burnt. The duck sub- "I have heard such stories about

Shop at once Murphy, Adjutant of the Royal Air it," she said, "I am sure

Annual Inspection (repeated) :— that I

sequently was found among the Force Base at Kai Tak, whose death could never take anyone very seri-3. B. Gardiner.

Corps 1st Battery No. 241-Gnr.[ruins, still alive though gasping occurred under tragic circumstances ously out there as far as love is

and badly scorched, with its fea on Thursday night.

concerned. From what I can

Corps Signals No. 186-Sgr. F. thers singed. It was still sit- K. Nabi,

ting on the eggs, which were in- No. 2 (Scottish) Company No. tact-Renter. 134-Cpl. G. R. Logan, No. 168-

Full military honours were ac-gather, Hollywood takes marriage

The coffin, very lightly. I don't. '

corded the deceased.

covered with the Union Jack and "Is there anyone happily married Drm. F. C. Andrews, No. 88G with deceased's helmet and sword on in Hollywood?" she asked.

top; was borne on a gun carriage from Wellington Barracks.

Told that there even people liv

L/Cpl. A. D. Wyllie.

ing in Hollywood who had silver-Pte. G. H. Owen.

No. 1 Company (M. G) No. 235 A detachment of the Royal Air wedding anniversaries, Miss Baxter No. 8 (Anzac) Company No. 185 Force under Squadron Leader | said: "Perhape it is not going to be Pts. 1. Mclanes, No. 425-Pte. F. Keary, and a detachment of the quite as terrifying as I feared." J. Nolli. South Wales Borderers, with the The young actress la more excit

Corps Infantry (Portuguese)

band of the South Wales Borderers, ed about the progeny resulting from No. 15-Pt. J. M. Sliva.

the marriage of her dachahound andĮ

preceeded the coffin.

cers of the Royal Navy, and Pay her mother's sealyham, than she is

Several Off-

about Hollywood.

master Commander F. R. Porter

LEAVE

representing the Commodore, and

"They look like long-haired black No. 1684. L/Cpl. H. S.-V. Mossopi Officers representing all the military dachshounds," she said. "They're M. G. Troop granted 5 months 17 days leave as from 18.5.34 to "Yes," her mother added. The 5.11.84 veterinarian told me that I would

units, including the Volunteers, fol- perfectly beautiful."

lowed the gun carriage.

The funeral service at the Pro- testant cemetery was conducted by Rev. E. G. Powell,,

After the service, three volleys

No. 1669 Pte: C. Champelovier, be very foolish if I let any of the Reserve Co. A Section, granted 10 puppies go for less than five months leave as from 11.8.84 to guineas."Reuter.

10.6.85.

Service"

No. 1426, Sergt. F. Baker, Corps. Headquarters, as from 26.6.34, 2.

were fired, and the Last Post sound and Mrs. D. 8. Scott, H. A. Howes, STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH ed.

W. Sharpe and H. Cathers, Robson Having Completed Three Years Among those present at the and Mackay, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Amps, cemetery were Lord Malcolm Lt Chor-chi, All Ranks 1st Battalion Douglas-Hamilton and Mr. AV, South Wales Borderers, Directorate of Harvey, of the Far Eastern Avia Base, Kai Tak, Board of Directors Works and Buildings, Royal Air Force tion Company, Flight Lt. A. J. R. Far East Aviation Company Royal Mass, Superintendant of Civil Engineers, Far East Flying Training Aviation, Kai Tak, Mr. Rowney, of School, Group-Captain Sidney Smith, the Kwangel Air Force, Messrs. J Royal Air Force Far East, All Hanks O.B.E., and Officers Headquartere Barrow, F. A. Swoffer, A W. Som Royal Artillery, Corporals and Air- mers, H. Hong-sting. J. M. Sunley men Officers East Lancashire Regi and others.

ement Officers Command Headquarters, South China Command, Col. RA

Wreaths were sent from his sorrow Bowden D.S.0, and Officers Royal

Bd. P. S. M. WILKINSON, Captain,

Adjutant, H.K.V.D. Corps.

AFTER ORDERS

Machine Gun Battalion

Parade on Tuesday, 14th August,

Ing father, Commodore and Mrs Medical Corps, Commandant, 1984 at 8:30 pm at Troop Stab Elliott, Mr. and Mrs, A. V Hayrey Omer and All Kanka Hong Kong Mr. and Mrs. WF Murray Flight Lt volunteers, Officers Royal Air Forces AJ, R. Moss, A. Hong-aling AN Sommers, Pilean and Charlie Ark, General Lam Wal-ching and

Nelson, Squadron “Lender and The CR. Keury, G. B. Jones EvaLS, ME

Gliders Lincolna, Officers: Royal Army

Officers Kwangsi Alam Fore Service Corps and others.

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