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LEARN TO RELAX.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 1924

A woman physician writes in the Frening Standard -

DO FISH TALK? EXPERIMENTS AT THE ZOO..

BUZZ AND SNAPPING HEARD. Do fish lite in a soundless world. or can they make audible signals?

VISITORS AT HOTELS

Mr P. Babcock Mr&Mrs F. Barber

aton

HONGKONG HOTEL. -

Mr & Mrs S. H. Lang-

and chikt. Mr Laughton

Mr & Mrs C. Lauritsen

Air Leask

Mr H. Leider

Mrs E. R. Bellies Mr E. 6. T. Plast MA, M. Birchall

Bharathal Mr. J. Blackburn Mr. Blath

To all of us who work, no matter in what sphere, there comes the time when a crisis seema at hand-nerves are frayed,

A write in the Daily Mail writes: tempers are touchy, and body and mind

Sore interesting preliminary experi Bem at their last ditch. Now is the time that nature would tell us that a long ments have just been made in that Rnny PRINCE LINE FAR EAST SERVICE, holiday, is indicatib-knowing foot paradise the aquarium at the London that even one day's holiday is impossible Zoo. Capt. A. G. D. West--the B.B.C.

Mr W. it. Burne engineer who transmittel the nightingale Mr N. Brand at that time.

And it is just at this time of tensional the writer reared an Admiralty Baron A. Brasi that we mest relax or pay the penalty. The pattern hydrophone to which was attache &, Brooks

eda three-valve amplifier. We were per- r A. W, firalnu art of relaxation is an old one, and enn be etent just as any other art. and it mitted to Bsten at one or two tanks in! is well worth cultivating. the habit if the water-zoo, w would avoid a nervous breakdown, And sheepless nights.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM NEW YORK.

THE Steamship

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"GOTHIC PRINCE" having arrived from the alove Port on instant, Consignees of targo are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and størvel at l'onsignes risk and expense.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Gotowns, where they will be examined on Walnesday, 2nd September, 1924, at 10 ...

All Chains be presented within 15 days of the Steamer's arrival kore, after which No Claims will be almittel after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods romain- ing undelivere after the 4th September, 1024; will be subject to Rent.

of Bargo are heady notified Consigns of

an port permit nt of Inyorts and

date they cannot be recognized."

that they must signed by the Sui Exports, Hongkong oan be countersigued.

Na Fire Insurance hus Bill of

RESS (FAR EAST), LTD., 2nd Floor, King's Building. Connsnght Road, Hongkong. Telepirne Yo. 31,

[1197 Hongkong, 29th August, 1924.

LLOYD TRIESTINO S.N. CO...

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

The Steamship “FLUME-L".

FROX TRIESTE. VENICE, BRINDISI, PORT SAID, MASSAVA, ADEN COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGAPORE

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inferia CONSIGNERS of Care being landed at their risk into the Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Galows Co., Lu, at Now. loon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery

may

Le obtainl

Optional Cargo will be forwaried unless

Notice to the contrary, be given before 29th instant.

Just as a pires of elastic relaxes mora thoroughly after it has been stretched so It is dowe, and before we begin to relax wa must first stretch to our utmost.

asiest to do this in bed to begin with,

no limiting dothes when there are kiritel your arms out until they feel as if they would crack-do the same with your hand them alle de not forget your jaw neck muscles. Keep up this Stretching for about a minute and then. just as thoroughly let go.

Try and summon a général feeling of vase and detachment, and try and tall the mind into the thought of oes and peacr. Now.think of the body bit by bit, realis ing to the full, as you say to yourself that my eyes are now resting mentally and stilled." my head is at peace," are relaxed." and so on. "my aris working down the whole lily in the kpees and fees. As you think of each part of the body, so let it remain still atut "ffortless, mach fibre arid rach misele released from the Cantness of everyday effort

At the same time breathe deeply, and regularly, and then open your eyes slow- ly, and get up from the excise quietly with dew strength in tackle the work in hand.

Often one is tempted to say that there are-no moments in the day when one has time for relaxation, but it is just at the time when telephone bells are ringing. the post is waiting to be attentiel to, and appointments are overlapping and have to be kept, that our should con iously take two minutes in which to gather new strength to meet the increased

demanda

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Remember that the source of energy is infinite not only waiting for us draw No Claims will be admitted after the Goods on it as we need, have left the Goowns, and

all Goods

remaining andelivered after the 4h pror., "ill is subject to Rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Untersigned on or before the 14th-prox., or they will not be recognized.

All brokra, chaled and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godemus, where they will be examined on the 4th prox. at 10 am by our Surveyors, user, GODDARD & DOUGLAS.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bille of Laling will be countersigned by

DODWELL & CO, LTD.,

Agents.

th August, 1924)

ANDRE LEBON."

"A WORD FOR ALCOHOL.

[HY LORD DAWSON OF PENN IN THE

**BYENIKO STANDARD."]

There is a strong preponderance of mecral opinion throughout the civilised world that akohol. taken in moderation and at proper seasons, is benefical in its action. Most medical men themselves take it.

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The hydrophone, whose normal function is to detect the approach of submarines, is a round metal water-tight dise pro- sensitive type. It is so delicate that on treting a microphone of an expecially one ocension during the war a Succession of sounds was too painful to bear, and the telephones had to be removed from the ears. Comparing times later on it was found that the hoises were caused by

This devices was dropped into the tank Plosion of depth-charges a miles away! where live the wrass-bully decorated

There sen Esh with enviable appetitex. was a rushing noise which was traced to the apparatus for aerating the water. Wham sud crabs were thrown to the wrasse one heard a series of sharp metal he clashes clearly due to the snapping jaws of the fish. You saw and heard the feeling simultaneously.

MMM

Mrs E. Liddell

Lillia Міян Me T. Mr

Louffel Lungand

Mr M. C. Maguelli “Mr. P. V^, Mañstick?

Mr B. Mason

Me Ms. Mer

Brown

alchik

Mr C. H.

Miss Michilehurst

Moatu

Dr. J. Morrison

Castillo

Dillon

Mr G. Musitano Mr N. O, Noak

MeN. C. Buntin Mr T. Chathul Mr&Mrs H. G. Capt. & Ms 1, M

Douglas

Mr J. T. Donnelly Mr & Mrs W. A‚ ̈“B.

Mr CY: Donn Mr J. 1. Dyrandi Miss Pacles

Mix

de rad. S.

Dr. R. E. Gi Mr. Gillespie Mr V. Goulborn Mr & Mrs J. Could Mr Giotusen

Mr H. Hall

Me R. Hali

Me John Mr M, J. Harris

DOUGLAS GRANT LTD.

KIRKOALDY, SCOTLAND

RICE MILLING.

The largest and

MACHINERY

most widely

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expertenved makers-

in the world. “

Mrs. M. Marce

Bols Agents in South China

DODWELL & CO., HONGKONG.

Air R. Otto. Mr G. Parrett' MIA. C. Polarsun Mr & Mrs S. G.

Mr M... Qnist

Mr R. Rein

Elizalde MA. H. Rowe

Seatt Harston Mr H. A. Hatson THE INQUISITIVE CRAYFISH.

Mr E. Hanserina

J.

THE Hecke With the crayfish there was a painful Mr. clangour when one of these lobster-like Mr A. E. Henry cratures actually finger the hydro- Mr. Halt phone, but Caps. West came to the con- Mr Home! clusion that the instrument, we vsed | Mr H. E. 1 translated sounds as noisis and at us ir S.

tones.

Later in the evening we revisited the aquarium with a small microphone made The water-tight in a football" bilder. wrasse were testril once more, and then as the crab- we could hear a plunk bait hit the water and a rather genesome scrunching" when the fish took thir There were also swishing noises food. when they leapt through the water.

The carp gave us swishes and very faint

as they took pieces of plops" chopped-up meat, whith the trout went phone was lowered into their tank. They into instant retirement when the micra never stirred.a cantions until it was removed,

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Ench tank gave a different basic tone. Now and then one imagined that there were distinctive sounds something like buzzes, and again there was a noise (with the prayfish) like the snapping of a water: case, but, these might have been electrical in their origin.

The question as to whether fish mit sounds (apart from feeding noises) can- not be solved in a casual hour or so. A series of tests to find the best water- microphone is clearly necessary as well as an immense amount of patient listen- ing after the fish have become used to the presence of the instrument.

Ar S. J. Johaston Mr C, B. Kory Mr & Mrs. J. M., Kown - Mr D. Klintehk

MH Schrait

Me E. Score

Mr. Shred

Phe

30 F. G. Eau de Silva

Mix . Sitting

Mr P. E. Scell

Mr & Mrs Sange

Miss Saug

Mr H. F. Soujaters

Sutherland'

Mr P. D. Mr E. H. Vivi Mr. R.

Wadeson

Mr G. L. Waters Mr M. Gorgy

Weaver

Mr PC. Waitaker

Mr & Mrs E. P.

My G. Jahon

Mr P. Wrol Mr J. P. Wrigh

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Wirstal

HAITAS. EL HOPEL

Mr Mrs Maurelle Mes Allison and

ught Mr & Mrs Verna

Monier Mr & Mr. M. Bager

Mr J. 1. ParkET Mr & Mrs Bitzer

Mr. F. Reynolds Krow

and Lickson Mr & Mrs Richardsou Mr H. Davant

Carlton Miss Hichardson Mr & Mrs APT Mira Miss Craig Mr & Mrs Rodgers Mr Franklin Miss Clean Mr & Mrs 1. H. Grare & Min Osland Hill Mr A. E. J. Kaight Mr & Mrs Lainel and

children

Mfr Levy Mr & Mrs C. Lumi Mr & Mrs E. Lund META, Magre

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and 3 children Miss E. L. Bogers Miss R. L. Rogers Mr C. B. Shak

T. R. Simpson Mr & Mrs D. U.

Stowar Mr J. E. Taggart Mr Walk

Mr & Mrx Way

PEAK

HOTEL.

Only

Mr. & Mrs. A.

Arthur

Mr M. M. Key

Mr Mrs E. P. Kil

Bellamy

Its effect is on the nervous system. It four tanks out of 35 were visited at the Miss H. R. Bailey 71205

sets the mind free when work is finished. first test; and the other vi may hold fur-Me & My C. it brightens the uitlook, and lightens the ther secrets mental touch. It thus enables the mind |- to rest in eontentment and so prepare for the work and responsibilities of another

Hongkong, S.S.

SERVICES CONTRACTUÉLS DES - MESSAGERTES MARITOMER.

NOTICE.

day

On the social side of life it is a matter al of common observation how, at the begin. ONSIGNEES of Caren from MARSELL ng efa dinner party, people are LBS, ac al Cazzo Px_ES" LIBUTAwkward, self-conscious, and dull, and ENANT DE LA TER" from COGNAC is how we can see them melt one by one connection with abor Sumer are hereby in into ease and content, as the wine circ formed that their Good with the exception of lates Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being hunt- ed and stored at their rist into the Godoxus ef the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf anticlown Co., Lt, Kowicon, whence delivery mag be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo wil L. forvarded on unless Intimation is received from the Consignees before Noos, Today, requesting it to be landed here

Bills of Lading will be countersigued by the Undersigned, Gonds vaining nachaid after the 6th instant at Noon, will be subject to Bent and Landing Charges.

All Claims must be gat in to ine on or before

or key the 10th instant,

will net recognized,

le

All damages Packager will be examined on Saturday, the oil fastaat, at 10 am Mesars, Goddard & Douglas.

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No Fire Insurance had been effected.

R. RODENFUSER,

Azeat. Hongkong, 1st September, 1924.

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Use Cuticura To Clear Your Skin

The daily use of Cutlera Scap and Ointment does much to clanse)| choked pores, rid the skin of pime ples and blackheads, relleve itch- Įings and irritations and restore the skin to velvety softness. Chilcom Talcum also is ideal for the toilet.

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Sex Diotmani, Kadron ach! throughout tize ward. Hetriah Dagot: S. Bawbery & Pass, Li,

#7. Charterhuren Ft. Lebben, 10, 2

♫ Ty our new Shaving Stick

THE KEW-FRENCH REMEDY.

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THERAPION N§. 1. THERAPION NË, 2 THERAPION NŐ.3

36.1 for Bladder Ontarriaần 1 Lar Blond à; KAK DIAMME. 163farthronín WaakharMAN SOLD BY LEAFENG SHEMIITS, FRICKIN'ENGLANDZĒ DELEGLER MYE CRISATAEMOTE 24,25,26, LAMAAN, EMAIL FRAN 10 BEKENAL 11. KEW YORK CL‡N' ORS FIERT DEERET, IZAN FRANC Santa.

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To the mental wurker, the man cfè responsibilities who loses the power of relation, and who cannot eat sleep alechol at the end of the day may hring help and healing.

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Should we have some of our finest liter; ture, art, and music under a régine et water and ginger beer?

There are becoming established in our great cities large popular restaurants where every kind of meal can be obtained

DEPTH CHARGES ON A WHALE.

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V. Benjami Mr J. W. C. Bonnar Water is a most effective medium for Mr A. C. d. Bowker transmitting noises, so why should fish Mr T. Brained not, make use of their natural advantages Mr M. J. Bren by signalling to each other! There the Mr & Miss Brennan suggestion is left for research-workers Col. C. Russell Brown who may wish to take up a novel, and PW. Brown

Mr T. S. Bustard explored line. There should certainly diskinetics Mr II. 1. Cind noises caused by the passage of bodiesMe J. H. Collis through the water. During the war Mrs. H. Cormack United States submarine hunters tracked Mr E. Des Vocur

Lt. Col... Doishiri a whale with hydrophones and killed it with depth charges under the impression Mr E. Duncan that it was a submarine. The Admiralty Mr & Mrs J. Duncan

Mr WIE.

Dye circulated the story of the hunt to avoid Mrs Samers Ellis future misunderstandings of the kind.

Misses Elbis Mr & Mrs W. A.

Eustace } Mr& MS. FitzRoy Mr A. Forley, Mr. T. Franklin Mr & Mrs WV. D.

WEATHER REPORT- September 3rd at 17.15-Pressure highest and where people can sit and hear good in the extreme North. It has decreased light ly from the Loochoos to Hongkong and the music and smoke and talk to their

There are

friends. In some of these huge restaur-Philippines indications of a depression or ants, which have full Beences and are, therefore, worthy of investigation, there typhoon (about 100 miles to the north of Ya. are gathered together all classes-art Its direction of motion is at present unknown,

Manila warnings:

-Typhoon is Lat. 17 de isans, clerks, and professional people. You can see the old social division fall: N

and a new social order arising. Recu d. 131, 3. E, direction unknown.

ing awa

nway

venture to think that, if the Bishop of London would visit one of them with me, he would no longer doubt that tem perance is growing apice.

Goodfellow.

Mr & Mrs J. M. Gordon Mr & Mr. A. Hale

Capt. E. Hall

Mr & Mrs J. Hancock Mim M. Hantur Mr J. U. Hawker

Mr G. M. Hemsworth Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at Mr & Mrs W. J.

Total - since

Hawker 18 hours, Sept. 31, 0.00 inch. January lat, 82.31 inches, against an average Mr IL D. Biard

ідсвен.

Capt. A. A logins MT. W. Hom Mr H. Howell

The forcant for the 24 hours ending at 18 hours, Sept. 4th is as follows DISTRICT Hongkong Le Gap Rock

A visit would tell any observer how happy, cheerful and moderate all the cus A very few years ago tomers were.

of them would have been in public- Tuany houses. Does not this tell us that to improve" conditions, and to give encour agement to houses which sell food and drink, is the way towards the temperance Formoss-Channel we all seek to secure 1

FORECAST

or rariable winds, light to moderate; She to cloudy.

do.

Has any class shown social progress South coast of Chus between Hongkong and Lamocks comparable to that of the industrial classes during the last two decades? In the wider sphere of their enjoyments, South coast of Chins between

Hongkong and Hainan their appreciation of the cinema and the drama, their better utilization of holi- days, the improvement in the physique of their children, the taste and tidiness

dress, their the change is truly zing. With better hounes and wider opportunities of recreation temperauco will grow.

of

ust as the landed; and middle classes become temperate, so in their turn the industrial classes are becoming temper nte, and nt, a' quicker rate than most people realize. Why should the latter require repressive class legislation any more than the former.

do.

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HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.

High Water.

Monts.

Height

Mr A, C Jers Mis O. C.Jenkins Bir W. W. Jordan

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Mr J. Boreman Med Mr A. Lare Mr K. Larson Mr. W. Laask Mr G. D. Leys Mr J. D. L

31.8.

Jr W. II. Lock

Mr & Mrs W. Loyan Mrs A. S. Lacey.

Men J. MeAinh

Mr E. E. Mimmack- Mr D. W. Manto...

W. Dgden

Arad

Mix 31. D. Part Mr A. M. Pani Mr A. H. Pan Mr I', A. Ferry Major & Mr. H.

Phillip Mrs K. Robertson Lt. Col. & Mrs 0.

Sanders

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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN THE FAB HAST GOVERNMENT AND OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTS.

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UP-TO-DATE COLOURED MAPS OF THE PRINCIPAL PORTS IN THE FAB HART.

Mr L. G Seatt 1. J. L. Shelslicar Dr. A. W. Shovelton Mr R. H. Skelton Capt. & Mr Skinner Mr & Mrs C. M. Smith Mr E. F. L. Stundeg Mr & Mrs P. V.

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Capt. A. E. Watte . Miss. C. Willmott.

Mr B. L. Seton Winton

i Mr & Mrs F.D. Wool

Mr G. C. Worrall

PALACE

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Me R. J. A. Barrett Mr W. A. Bennett Capt. T. L Brown

Mr B. W. Campbell

Mr J. 9. Cox

Mr W. S. Caff

Mr W. E. Earle

Mr & Mrs H. Golden-"

berg

Mr C. H. Halewood

Mrs: BicCaw

Low Water.

Mr J. Jack

From Sept, 4th to 10th, 1924.

Hong

Ikong

Standard

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Because there was a coloured seaman oh hoard, Jam Kelly, trawler cook, refused fun. to sail. Charged at Hull on July 28th, Le said he would sooner go to gaol than Mon.- sail with a coloured scaman. He had

Tues. lived in British Columbin, where coloured men were kept in their place. Kelly, was wed. 10m 8 20 fined £3, the magistrate stating that this

was a decent British subject.

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Mr J. McDonald

Mr J. McPortland

Mr B. J. de H. Moore

Mr D. Beith

Mr W. Bows

Mr H Smith

Mry Staianovich and

children Mm C. Stringer had

Mrs. G. Tuloch Mr A. J. Wadmors

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