1934-11-13 — Page 9

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1934

MOTHER SUPERIOR'S 36 YEARS HOSPITAL SERVICE IS REWARDED

RED EMBASSY EMPLOYEES ARRESTED

Unexplained. Action Taken By Berlin Secret Police

Berlin, Nov. 4.

German secret police agents have arrested two employees of the Soviet Embassy here, bath of whom are German citizens: Neitke, raretaker of the Em bassy building, and Findeisen, chauffeur of the Embassy.

Both these men have been employed for more thun ten ucare nu no reason has been given for their arrest.

It is reported that the police are making attempts to intimui- dule. The remaining German ́employees, of the Soviet Em- bassy, in order to force them to Leave their Jobe-Tann.

EARL OF BIRKENHEAD ENGAGED

Future Bride Lord Camroset's Daughter

London, Nov. 6. The engagement s Bouneed to-day of the Earl of Birkenhead and the Hon. Sheila Berry, second daughter of Lord and Lady Cam- rose.

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To-day's Short Story.

Forward, Miss Hilton

By Henry Stace

T half-past twelve Kitty car home because she was

Hyde with driving, and she'd be

A Hilton tuned into

CUSTOMS OFFICER FRENCH GOVT. SHOWS

FINED

Causing Obstruction In Connaught Road

Mr. E. Bathurst, of the Chinese Maritime Customs, and driver of bored car No. 2886, was fined $5 by Mr. wander- W. Schofield at the Central Maxis- She ing here looking with languid tracy this morning, for obstruction Park at the Marble Arch. had three hours to wait before ouriosity at people less fortunate in Connaught Rond on keeping her, appointment at Mas-than herself-sales girls out of a 26. singberd's about the job as sales-job and people like that. woman there Ample time for! Hlunch and how, hungry she Gate was!

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She smiled, derisively. She had been her own mistress for a month, and her purse contained a shilling

very!

October

Traffic-Inspector Alexander stat She was nearing the Grosvenored that Mr. Bathurst's car was

She knew she could

parked about a yard from the play the part. She had served

tram tracks on the seaside of the society girls.

road, and that there were rick * # *

shaws on the road at the time. Just then a tall, fair, beautiful

Unnecessary Hooting

sounding his and three half-pennies-her whole girl passed her, very cold.

even of her exist- Summoned for

in Garden fortune, with the clothes she stood aloof, unaware up in 'Well, she had missed a good ence. But Kitty knew her. She horn unnecessarily

was Lady Ursula Bolton, daughter Road, Ng Shui-hee, of No. 39 Ro- 'muny meals

in har twenty-three of the millionaire shipowner Kitty binson Road, and driver of car No. years. It was nothing to make a

had attended to her several times. 2846, was fined $5, song about. Her rent was paid to Yet something made that girl It was stated that defendant be- date, and for the future there wasi

look different from herself. It gan to sound his horn when 15 the chance of the job at Massing-wasn't only clothes. She wasn't yards away from the Garden Road berd's. Things might have been worse-but for to-day lunch could really any prettier. But there was corner in Queen's Road Central.

something in her look and manner Inspector Alexander remarked only be a beautiful dream.

It wasn't exactly cold, or that the Police do not object to But it wasn't too bad here in the haughty; it was Kitty couldn't using the horn, but that they do

could object to its use unneceasily. park as she strolled down towards give it a name. But she

this.

warm imitate it. It was like

Hyde Park Corner. It was and sunny, the grimy boughs of the trees were beginning to be hidden hy a mist of greenish gold. She'd like to spend the rest of the day there. If only she were rich enough to be idle, like some of these society women!..

She had to work so hard, and little het of life. She

The Earl, who is 27 years of age, succeeded his father in 1980. He is the author of several well- she got so

known.

publications, including

TO-MORROW'S STORY

To-morrow's story will be "Time And Tide" by Eric England.

Yau Cheung, driver of lorry No. 193, was fined $3 for using his horn in excess. in Murray Road, outside the Commodore's Office.

RUSSIAN WITHOUT

PASSPORT

Youth Who Kept Running Away

APPRECIATION

CHEV. LEGION D'HONNEUR FOR REV. MOTHER PAUL

COLOURFUL

FRENCH

CEREMONY AT

CONVENT

DUKE, DUCHESS OF YORK INVITED TO INDIA

Viceroy's Silver Jubilee Offer

Bombay, Nov. 6.

Lord Willingdon, Viceroy of India, yesterday forwarded an in- vitation to the Duke and Duchess of York to attend the Silver Jubilee to be held in India next year in commemoration of the 70th birthday of King George,

Public opinion here has wel- comed the news with extremo. In- terest-Havat...

OVER 36 YEARS OF HOSPITAL SERVICE IN THE FAR EAST BY REVEREND MOTHER PAUL, OF THE FRENCH |*- CONVENT HOSPITAL, CAUSEWAY BAY, HAS WON THE SHING MUN TRAGEDY : RECOGNITION OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT, WHO HAVE CONFERRED ON HER THE TITLE OF CHEVALIER DE LA: LEGION D'HONNEUR

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PROPRIETOR SHOT

In a cubicle at the rear of the

the Mine, was rudely awakened and

In the presence of a large and distinguished gathering at the French Convent this morning, the decoration was bestowed on her by H.E. Rear-Admiral Richard, Cominander of the French Naval forces in the Far East, who arrived recently on the French crut-office Wong Fing, the proprietor of ser, Primauguet.

Lady Peel, Mrs. Borrett, and the Right Rev. Bishop H. immediately shouted, "Save life!" Valtorta, Vicar Apostolic in Hong Kong were among those present, Three shots ranp out and he was

hla fokis.. including the French Consul General, M. R. Soulange-Tesissier. A Naval later discovered undly wounded, by Guard of Honour, drawn from the French cruiser, was on parade,

Wong Ping told his fokis that while the school children of the Convent were lined up in the com- four robbers had entered his cubi cle and had asked him for the koys of his safe. He replied that he had pound of the school..

not them and called for help, but

Bear-Admiral Richard said that PRETTY WEDDING was immediately shot, the robbers

In conferring the decoration, the Reverend Mother Paul was born in Alsace at a time when France was in conflict with Ger-

IN KOWLOON

many and was prompted by what PITTS-ALLEN AT ST. she had seen of war to take up a life of service to the sick and

wounded.

36 YEARS' SERVICE

ANDREW'S

A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon,

ransacking his belongings and make Ing off with about $120 in bank- notes and in. cash.

The robbers who spoke punti with

a hakka accent, made their escape over the hillside in different direc- Itions and have so far eluded arrest. Wong Ping succumbed to his wounds shortly after the robbera had decamped.

SHING MUN RIOT SEQUEL

For over 38 years, the Reverend had to spend all her days rush-

Mother Paul had devoted her whole! ing about serving other people." And it was strange that as soun

attentions to hospital service, and, this afternoon when Miss E. Pitts "Frederick Edwin, the Earl of BirForward, Miss Hilton. Are you as she put on what she considered

despite her modesty, her reputation became the bride of Mr. E. C. Allen. kenhead." "The First Phase,' etc.

serving? Attend to this lady, an aristocratic air she began to'

and the charity she expended during Lord Camrose is the editor-in-

Wax Lady Brought up before Mr. W. Scho-those many years was well-known The Rev. J. R. Higgs officiated chief of the "Daily Telegraph" and please." That was how it was all feel aristocratic. She of the "Sunday Times" and chair-day long. And in the evenings her Catherine Hilton, who had just dis- field at the Central Magistracy this and appreciated by the French

and the bride was given away by single room and her meals cooked missed her car. She could see it-morning, the case against Boris Government.

a glittering saloon with fawn lining.Jacob Obleff, a Russian youth, who over the gas-ring.

The speaker also thanked the Mr. G. E. Stevens. Mr. S. Y. The only way out, so far as she She could hear the chauffeur close was charged with entering the many friends who had come to the Icould see;

was by marriage. But the door, with the rich click of Colony without a passport, was ad- Convont to support the ceremony Clarke performed the duties of The coolie, who was shot by

beautifully fitted coachwork. there wasn't anyone to marry.

man of Allied Newspapers. Li,

TURKEY TO BUILD SUBMARINES

Japanese Reject Tender

She sighed. Perhaps there would be a buyer at Massingberd's whom she could fascinate. She's like to

She was down by the Stanhope Gate now. There were well-dress-

Detective's Assailant Identified

journed to Chambers.

and that it was a great honour to Best Man, while Mrs. Stevens himself to perform the decoration

Stating that defendant deserved

was Chinese detective in self-defence at Shing Mun Valley Dam on Bun- day night during a riot among the

ed people on the lawns-friends of no sympathy, Sergeant Russell ap- hers, no doubt. But Lady Cather-plied for an expulsión order. Ser-

on behalf of the President of France Matron of Honour, and the French Republic.

Rear-Admiral Richard then pin-];

After the ceremony a reception workmen, has been identified as Kung Chuen, aged 22 years, an odd

marry a buyer.

But her sceret dream, which ine was tired of fashionable life. geant Russell said that accused ned the honoured Cross on Reverend was held at the Kowloon Hotel, at job coolfe from Tientsin. Home Orders Too Heavy could never be realised. was to be She wanted to observe the common came to the Colony, last Wednesday Mother Paul, and made the cus which many friends of the happy Dam construction works during

society woman. She knew just folk, and feel amused at them. from Canton, and that he was here tomary French embrace on both" Tokyo, Nov. 6.

how they lived. Suppose, now, she With a pleasant sense of whimsical last year when he was given assis cheeks. The French National An-couple attended. 4 request has just been received really were one, this very moment! originality she sat down on one of tance by a Russian resident. De them was then played.

She, Lady fendant then went to Shanghai, and by Japanese shipyards from Tur-Lady Catherine Hilton. She'd the free benches.

Others present at the ceremony key for tenders for the construc- have come, say.. from her dress-Catherine Hilton. Quite an adven-Tientsin and was sent to schools were Captain R. F. Walter, A.D.C.

from which he always ran away. two maker's in Dover Street, and she'd ture!

to H.E. the Governor, who accom

tion of six submarines and

submarine tenders. This is the be going on to some smart restaur- And then, in spite of her aloof- His Worship adjourned the case panied Lady Peel, Lieut. J. J. aant for lunch. She'd have sent the ness, someone spoke to her from to Chambers for a further inter-Abbott, A.D.C. to H.E. Major

second foreign inquiry within

a tanker and a

short period, the first having come from Siam, for mine-layer.

it is expected that the Japanese DANGERS OF NAVAL

shipyards will inform the two powers of their inability to accept any orders at present, because of heavy domestic orders.-Rengo.

NAZIS ACT TO MEET FOOD SHORTAGE

Berlin, Nov. 5.

BLOCKADE

.

the other end of the bench,

"Wonderful weather, isn't it?" One of the populace, venturing taj

address her familiarly! Impertin-

ent! Lady Catherine stiffened. At the same offensive. Perhaps the person was no harm. There was no need to be annoyed..

time, the voice wasn't

Outlawry Recommended meant no harm. There

By Baron Strabolgi

mons.

She turned coolly. Her glance

Commissioner Appointed To Supervise Prices

The Reichsfuehrer, Herr Adolf Hitler, to-day appointed Dr. Goer-

"The real naval menace," the deler, former Burgomaster of Leipzig, as National Commissioner writer says is not an invasion

"It's the first real warmth this for the supervision of food prices. bombardment but slow strangula-

This is the latest step of the Gov-tion by blockade. A blockade can year. It felt I had to have a stroll ernment to meet the fear of food be exercised by surface warships, before lunch." difficulties in the coming winter. Bubmarines or aircraft, or by all

three combined.

or

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view.

General Borrett, who accompanied Lady Borrett; Pay: Comdr. F. R. Porter, R.N. representing Commis dore Elliott, R.N., O.B.E.; The

Brother Amlar, Director of La Salle College, and sisters of the | French Convent.

H.K. CYCLING CLUB Rev. Father Byrne, J.J; the Rev.

ACTIVITIES

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The Rev. Mother Paul served for eight years' in the hospital at Sai- gon, and was then transferred to

UNIVERSITY EXPANSION

IN CANTON

...London, Nov. 8. was aloof but not unkindly, It bel Owing to severe knee trouble, Manila, where she passed 12 years The dangers of naval blockade trayed amusement. She scanned which developed during the week, in hospital work, helping the sick the man before replying. Then, the run leader, H. A. G. Kestes, and unfortunate. From Manila she, and the necessity of a pact outlaw- ing it are emphasized this morning smiling slightly, she said, in crisp was unable to attend the Sunday came to Hong Kong, where she has in an

article published in the tones: "It is, decidedly."

run, which was led by the vice-been for 16 years. She had put him in his place-Captain, E. Munns, who conducted Daily Herald" by Baron Strabolgi,!

quite kindly. He would realise now a pleasant spin around the Island, former naval officer and comman that he oughtn't to have spoken with halta at Tytam, Stanley, Re- der of H.M.S. Henworthy, now B labour leader in the House of Com To Lady Catherine's astonishment pulse Bay and Deep Water Bay.

he didn't appear to have grasped The light rain falling through-| that. He spoke again, perfectly at out the day failed to dampen the his ease...

enthusiasm of those taking part, (Continued from Page 1.) and quite a cheerful crowd' might have been observed flying down to There are several tennis courts West Point at 4 p.m., to conclude a and basket ball grounds. Occupy- aplendid ride.

ing an area of 9,000 acres, the Distinctly an enterprising per-

A further party under the Cap University has ample grounds. for The hoarding of food by the "If we British, still the strong-son! But with an agreeable voice tain. carried out a short spin with the recreation and relaxation of "unpatriotic" is declared to be the

abold And good-looking, with a strong the social section of the Club on the students. cause of the shortage in certain jest maritime power, gave

open, intelligent face. He wore a

The President is responsible tor lead to the freedom of the неды,

the mainland. foodstuffs.

raising the money from government| The Government had previously we should obtain the support of short black coat and dark pin-

and other sources for the construc- taken control of the rye and wheat Americans, Italions and probably striped trousers. Not the sort of

Next Sunday's spin will be con- tion of the new buildings at Shek- French. The Japanese would then person Lady Catherine was accus hardly dare to stand aside and if tomed to meet-though he belonged ducted by B. G. Tweedy, who will pei. When the new buildings are they did they would be helpless, to a type with which Kitty Hilton leave the Vehicular Ferry at 9.80 completed, the entire university CANTON HONOURS SUN YAT SEN The logical outcome of Briand-Kel-was goite familiar, in the mana.m., for a surprise destination will be moved from the present Under the Hon. Secretary, L, A. campus at Civilization Road to logg pact outlawing war must be agerial grades of her calling. As a the outlawry of private blockade," change from the sameness, of Anning, the social section will Shekpel.

fashionable life, Lady Catherine de- leave the same rendezvous at 1.15 cided to, encourage him a little. p.m. for Castle Peak Cafeteria She smiled. "I felt the same," where the hard riding party will she said, franidy. "I sent my car be met for tea. All local - en- home because it seemed stupid tothusiasts are invited to take part |be boxed up on, such a day ...A

in either run. and now I shall have to find my

•Until way to the Somerset as best I can.

harvest.

(Continued from Page 1.)

The gathering at the Memorial Hall was an unusually large, one, ow ing to the fact that schools, public bodies, government offices, and organs were required. to send re- presentatives. There was how- ever, no holiday, and this rule is to be observed in future.

All shops and public buildings were flying the Kuomintang finge

In commemoration of this event,

the writer concludes.-Havas.

MR. WEN DIES IN

SHANGHAI

Mayor Wu Fills-Post- Temporarily

The death of Mr. Wen Hun-yen,

Sunday's Run

RAINFALL ABOVE AVERAGE

The rainfall in the Colony for the

24 hours ended at 10: was 0.05 inch, bring

further notice the Wednes-

A, against an average

I suppose I shall have to find a day runs will be discontinued, 97.09 inches since taxicab.

That seemed to amuse him. Anning

Some of them are quite comfort able," he s

and motion picture theatre charg- Director of the Public Safety ~ Lady Cathe

ed only half price for admission to Bureau in the Municipality of matinee performances. There was Greater Shanghai, occurred yester. an absence of gafety, owing to the day afternoon, In- Shanghal. fact that Kdomintang employees Mayor Wu Teh-chen has assumed and government officials had to Mr. Wen's post temporarily, pending continue their work as usual. the appointment of a successor,

leaned

rsent Bu

He had been employed at the

the past three months.

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