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THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 7, 1937.

THE

U.S. GOLD PRICE_____

WORLD COMMENT

GOES BY

NO CHANGE NOW EXPECTED

London, To-day. "The reaction of com-

satisfied President Roosevelt's wishes and acordingly eliminated So now we know where those

any necessity for action to re- great minds that were working duce the dollar price of gold,” оц the "National". Government's

say's Henry Schrøder and plans for the Distressed Areas have Company's quarterly review. got to.

The review points out furthermore "We are already in touch with that any isolated currency deflation the Bulgarian Natural History by the United States would be dis- Museum," said a high Whitehall astrous to her export trade. official yesterday, "arranging for Citing the existing uneasiness in their return. Of course, they real the minds of the business commun- ly move more quickly than caterity regarding practical results pillars-though in a different way: the American gold policy, the re- and, of course, caterpillars do not view adds that there are signs of wear 'hats.

It is," he added, "just ameliorating circumstances.

Firstly, America is buying for- eign goods much more freely.

Secondly, the British

Exchange

is reported that King Boris of

Bulgaria, when last in Eng-modity pricent restourely have land, made a collection of Eng lish caterpillars.

a droll mistake.”

of

The little boy who preferred a Equalisation Fund stopped in to ar- policeman to his mother can hardly rest gold from a journey across the be blamed, considering what some Atlantic. mothers are like.

,

The latter, says the review, is Policemen, for instance, are so the most important factor reagur- accustomed to answering idioticing the public mind in regard to the questions that they would regard immediate outlook for the metal. Little Willie's demands as part of Reuter. the day's work. If he wanted to know why the sea was salt he wouldn't be told to run away and not bother when mother was busy. He would be told that the sea was salt in order to turn herrings into bloaters, or something sensible and mirth-provoking like that.

own" the

TORIES RETAIN YORK

Hon. Charles Wood Returned

London, To-day. York retained its traditional Con-

He wouldn't have his little face quickly scrubbed with a wet hand- kerchief when Aunt Ethel called un- expectedly. Nor would he be slap- ped one minute and called "Muv-servative leanings in the by-election ver's little preciousest

held there yesterday when the Hon. Charles Wood, eldest son of the Lord next.

Privy Seal, Viscount Halifax, de- He would have man-to-man talks feated his Labour opponent, Mr. with the policeman (who wouldn't John Dugdale, by 4,059 votes. be wearing an apron and a duster A feature of the by-election, how- round his head) about rabbits and

ever, was reduction of the Conser- marbles, and pocket knives, and he vative majority by 3,215 votes. would hear thrilling tales of gang- Mr. Dugdale is the private secre- sters and burglars instead of that tary of the Parliamentary leader of out-of-date stuff about the Three the Labour Party, Major Attlee. Bears.

The return were:

Hon. Charles Wood

(Cons.)

22,045 Mr. John Dugdale (Lab.) 17,986 Conservative Majority 4,059 -Reuter.

And at bedtime, just when the day seems most entrancing, with the radio on and the grown-ups round the fire, he wouldn't hear: "This is the last time I shall tell you to go to bed, Willie. Mother means what she says, and you're half asleep HON.

now."

Instead the policeman would blow his whistle and say "Move along there, move along" in a gruff voice. And Little Willie, helpless with laughter at the new funny game, would be "arrested" and marched up to bed.

..

DR. LI SHU-FAN

FETED

On Appointment To

Council

The Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan was fet- ed last evening at a dinner given All this is frightfully whimsical jointly by members of the Chinese In fact even Barriesque. But then

Chamber of Commerce, the Direc- everybody who knows me. is aware tors of the Tung Wah Hospital and that right deep down I have the the Po Leung Kuk, and other pro- heart of an hysterical washer-wo-minent members of the Chinese man and the mental outlook of a maiden aunt. Nat Gubbins in the community at the Kwong Chau Restaurant, West Point, last night. “Sunday Express."

The dinner was given in honour of Dr. Li's appointment as a LOCAL CORONATION Chinese member of the Legislative REVIEW REHEARSAL Council, and his work on behalf of the Chinese community and Colony

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The final rehearsal of the Coro-in general was eulogised by the nation Review of His Majesty's ser- speakers. vices took place this morning at the

Valley when all the units taking Invitations have been sent out by part, with the exception of the Volun- the Italian Consulate-General for teers were present.

the presentation of a Film featur-

The first march past by the Navy ing the Aviation of Italy to be held started at 8 am and within an on Sunday at 11:15 am. Interested hour the whole proceedings were persons who have not received an

Invitation are cordially invited.

over.

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