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THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 9, 1939,
Japanes Claim Success
Tokyo, To-day. ABOUT 100,000 Chinese troops are said to be in retreat in the Tapieh mountains, north-west of Hankow, following heavy Japanese pressure in the past week, according to Japanese field dės- natches.
The Japanese forces claim to be advancing on a 5-mile front.
It is reported that some 20,000 men of General Chiang Kai- shek's central army, commanded by General Tang En-po, been cut off.-Reuter.
have
KING SWIMS IN SHIP'S POOL
LONDON, TO-DAY. REUTER'S SPECIAL CORRES- PONDENT ON BOARD THE "EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA,” WHICH IS BEARING THE KING AND QUEEN TO CANADĄ, SAYS THAT THE LINER RAN INTO FOG YESTERDAY MORNING AND SLACKENED SPEED.
the
The fog lifted in the afternoon and the sea was slightly rougher, but was insufficient to cause least uneasiness to Their Majesties. The King spent some time in the morning going through State papers and messages received by radio.
Later
Their Majesties strolled round the ship, and rested in the afternoon, after which the. King swam in the ship's pool.-Reuter.
Karr, Supreme Court
COOPERATIVES TO YUGOSLAV'S CHINA
CAMPAIGN
INTERESTS
Paris, To-day.
The Hong Kong committee of the Chinese Industrial Cooperatives The Foreign Minister, M. Georges will shortly launch a campaign for Bonnet, yesterday received. funds to push its work.
Yugo-Slav Minister, M.
the Pouritch, A ball will be held at the Hong who was instructed by his Govern-
Kong Hotel on May 26 in collabora- ment to ask the French Government ganisations. tion with the Chinese women's or- to protect Yugo-Slay interests
China. Reuter.
The Committee will give a recep- tion to leaders of local Chinese and dame Sun Yat-sen, Bishop chants Club on May 12 with foreign circles at the Chinese Mer- Dr. C. T. Wang and
Ma- hosts.-Central News.
THAT EVENING
But all the girls ∙are going to
camp, Daddy! Why can't we do? It won't cost much...
others
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PRINCESSES TOUR PORT OF LONDON
London, To-day.
Queen Mary, accompanied the Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret yesterday afternoon when the Princesses were shown the Port of London.
.
in The Royal Party cruised ten miles from Tower Pier to Wool- wich, and passed through the Hall, George Fifth Dock as well as visit- asing the offices of the Port of Lon- Idon Authority-British Wireless.
MANY A MAN IS DISCUSSED LIKE THIS by
Here's the salary list. Johnson's asking for a rise... says he's got heavy
expenses...
two girls to educate
Can't promise now, children. We'll see about
it later
I'm tired
HOW
That's not the point. Does Johnson's work justify a rise? Personally I think not...
A LITTLE LATER
THINKS:
POOR KIDS
his employers
Taqree Johnson'sTM a decent chap, but he seems half asleep fately. Look how he bungled those two truck orders. Pure slackness!
I HATE TO DISAPPOINT THÈM, BUT WHAT CAN I DO? NO RISE THIS YEAR... ANYTHING MAY HAPPEN IF I DON'T PULL MYSELF TOGETHER... SHAKE OFF THIS
EVERLASTING TIREDNESS
Well, I'm sorry for Johnson. He's done excellent work in. the past. Still, the general feeling seems to be. against him,so...
THINKS: ST BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE HIM ŠLUMPED DOWN LIKE THIS EVENING AFTER EVENING. IM SURE, THIS TIREDNESS OF HIS IS AT THE BOTTOM OF
EVERYTHING:
IF ONLY MED
SEE A
DOCTOR
VICTORY PARADE RE"FIXED"
Burgos, To-day.
The great victory parade in Ma- drid which will mark the official termination of the civil war, has been postponed till May 19. On May 12, a parade of the air force will take place at Barajas near Ma- drid.
General Franco will take the sa- lute at a parade at Leon on May 22, in which the German volunteers will participate.
All foreign volunteers will leave Spain in course of the week follow- ing the Madrid victory parade- Trans-Ocean.
AT THE DOCTOR'S
It's like a dead weight pulling on
Well naturally, Mr. Johnson- that always happens with Night Starvation. You see, even at night you go on using up energy in me all the
breathing, heartbeats [time doctor. | and other automatic
Ieven wake actions. Unless energy tired
is replaced during sleep you're bound to wake fired, feel unequal; to your work..
l'advise
Horlicks
SO HORLICKS
EVERY NIGHT
AND ALMOST AT ONCE: JOHNSON BEGAN TO GET BACK HIS OLD
VITALITY:
AND ALERTNESS
Look out,old lady!
Here comes a fast
one!
R.A.F. MISSION IN FRANCE
ac-
of high
London, To-day. Major-General Alexander, companied by a number R.A.F., officers, left for Paris by .air on Saturday night, it was only revealed yesterday.
They were met at Le Bourget airport by General, Blanchard, of the French Air Force, and the com mander of the 194th French är base, Colonel de Turenne -~-~Trans- Ocean)
TWO-MONTHS. LATER
Is that Mrs. Johnson i Darling, I must tell you- I've just been lunching. with the boss, and he
•said some pretty nice things! Shouldn't be. surprised if I'm put in chame of the Branch office for
Thankkio
you darling,
and
I
DOES YOUR HUSBAND WAKE TIRED FEEL RUN-DOWN, WORRIED ABOUT HIS JOB FO
[F so, give hum Horlicks, a cup-~
ful "regularly Tast thing at night. He'll wake refreshed every morn- ang. In a few weeks, he'll get all his. vitality, "drive' and self-confidence, cack. Get Horlicks to-day Horlicks is best when made in the special Horlicks mixer obtainable at all good stores.300-
Horlicks! HORLICKS
GUARDS AGAINST NIGHT STARVATION
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