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No. 342 1.-Meetings,
Monday, August 10th, 1929, at Volunteer Headquarters:-
3.43 p.m.-Sports Committee
Meeting
6.15 p.m.Promenade Concert
Meeting.
2-Corps Band.
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT
JEWELS.
MEDICINAL VIRTUES,
A CERTAIN MYSTICAL
QUALITY."
Br POLA Nzant, the famous film
star, who has a remarkably fine collection of jewals.]
There is magic in jewels. In the
THE “BUTCHER OF CAWNPORE.
་་ལ་ནས་
NANA SAHIB MYSTERY CLEARED UP.
NEWEL BRIBES FOR NEPAL
REFUGE.
The great kingdom of Nepal, on the southern slopes of the Hima- layas, is one of the few independent
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE.
CLOSING
QUOTATIONS
A.K. Banks....
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$1,277) bay... Do Landes...£139, nom. Chartered Banks... buy. Marcantile Banks, A. &B...£38 nom.
Do
U...elt hom. P.&0. Hanks Canton Insurances28040 bur. Emat Asin Bank $75 bay. Onion Insurances.......1347) hay, North Chins Lost ....................Tim. 148 suy. Chiar Underwater buy China Fire Insurance.........$245 buy. I: $730 buy.
emerald or the sapphire, the rube States that remain in India, and gtas insurance.................À£ $50 om.
o the diamond there is a witchery has always jealously guarded its
The Band will parade at full which is part of the soul of all frontiers against the white man Hong Kongbuy.
strength on Tuesday, August 14th. Probationers will continue tuition under private arrangements with Corps Bandmaster A, J. M. Rod- rigues.
1-The Battery...
H.K. Buamboats H.K. Tags NCH Lado-Okinas (PraĹ);
C
human beings. It has always been for are the bravellers who have so, since the earliest days of men and women
been permitted to enter it. As Mr.
bay. Percival Landon the author of a
135 buy. new book entitled "Nepal" of Do (Det.) $70 nom. which only 1,000 copies at £335 encall Transport 100 m art printed remarks:
Waterbostrem2201 buy..20] 11 Bengtste stone 3.55 buy. Kan Hung Aduin...., 59/- boy
An occ power was attributed to beautifgems, which were often cause of theit magical quality.. worn as calismans and amulets. be
À lecture on Buffer and Recupera tor will be given by Captain Austin, In ancient days the diamond, the M.C., M.M., R.A., at the Artificer's hardest of stones,, was believed to Shop, Gun Club Hill, at 9.30 a.m. possess attributes like those of an on Sunday, August 12th, 1928... | Aladdin's lamp. Collections of such A complete Buffer and Recupera- stones, some with, and some with- tor System will be stripped and it out, intrinsic value, but all of is hoped that all ranks will take which are supposed to possess this the only opportunity of gaining occult powers, are still handed technical knowledge in this Section down from father to son in many of the Battery Armament,
Hindu This lecture will be given indoors if the weather, does not permit of it being given in the open,
4.-Mounted Infantry Company. Friday, August 10th: Parade at Volunteer Headquarters, at 5.30 p.m., for M.G. Instruction. Sergt. Watson's Section only,
School.
4
Tuesday, August 14th: Parade at Stables at 5.45 p.m., for Biding Friday, August 17th: Parade at Folunteer Headquarters, at 6.30 p.m.. for fring M.G. at Kennedy Road Range Sergt. Polt's Section
only.
Field Day: There will be a Field Day on Sunday, August 19th, 1928. Members are asked to keep this day free. Full details will be issued
later..
5-Armoured Car Company. Car Section Friday, August 10th and 17th, 1928. Parade at Volunteer Headquarters at 6.30 p.m. for lecture on Car Mechanism.
Monday, August 13th: Parade at Volunteer Headquarters, at. 5.30 p.m., for Machine Gun Instruction: Dress: Mufti,
date free.
families in 'India—that store-house of rare gems.
The little valley of Katmandu [where the capital stands] and the arduous track leading up to it from the plains of India are probably not known to more than 230 Europeans, and to these the Fest of this grant State, some 500 miles in length and 100 in breadth, is as completely closed to Western observation and research
as in 250 BC.
Scientist, tell us that our love of gems emanates from a pebble mania that is inherent in - the
The late Mr Landon is the only human race, and that this manis European who has ever been allow- was first responsible for the dised to examine its antiquities and. covery of precious stopes.
a
Langiata (combined).............Tim. 11 sel. ** 10. (angle) ... Tls, 5] sel Bhai Explorations
TL. £45 nom. Loans ...... „Tla. Så nom,“
Trouba Mince 17/8 nom HR K. Wharts.....$138 sal H. & W. Docka.......40 sel China Providents ...1497 buy, 5.10 el
HogTi 156 nom. New knguerings.........Zis, 3 nom. Shanghai Dooks Tis. 100 nom, Bwo Cattona Tiæ. 8,80 nom. Chimtal Cottons.Tim. Ye'sol,“ Shai Cottons (old)....Th. 51 am. (now). T. 271 noni.
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Humphreys Hatatan.................
.E. Kasities H.K. Tramways...125.69 buy,
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Curiously enough, in the Middle explore its territory. With the help Ages, and later, precious stones, of the public-spirited and enlighten-AX. Hotels.$8.90 buy. were supposed to have tremendoused Maharaja of Nepal, after pro- medicinal value.A price list of
firm of German druggists, printed longed and exhaustive research, he in 1757, lists all the precious stones has been able to give the world a as components of tonics" to pro- standard work, which is as admir- tect the heart against poison and ably illustrated as it is magnificent plague. The following precious. stones were regarded as being in-ly produced. The maps are of quite dispensable to every drug store: exceptional excellence. Jacinth, sapphire, emerald, topaz, margaritha (pearl), coral, hematite, netites, and jasper. When the gems failed to produce cures, this was at tributed to the fact that the stones were not genuine.
Secret Compact.
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Maso Electrics ........201 buy.
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Out Buses fls. 104 bay: Singapore Traction.....10/6 bay. (Prof.)...17/6 buy. China Sagara sel. Malabon Sugars 34 nom
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One great mystery has been solved by Mr. Landon in bis researches. After the hideous massacre of Eng. Agate was supposed to cure the lish men and women at Cawnpore bites of spiders and scorpions, during the ladian Mutiny in 1857 Beryl was credited with curing quench thirst, and cure fevert.the fiend responsible for that mas- quinsy and swollen glands, and also sacre, known as Nana Sahib, "the eye trouble and hiccoughs. Car-batcher," escaped to Nepal. The those who wore them proof against Prime Minister of Nepal at thase poison, and also immune to sadness, time was Jung Bahadur, who was evil thoughts, and dreams. If omnipotent and friendly towards corals and emeralds were wrapped
buncles were credited with making
mes
6.-Machine Gun Company. Parades and N.C.O.'s Classes will be held as usual at 5.30 p.m. at in the skin of a cat they would drive the British He declined to protect Volunteer Headquarters on Fridays, off mortal fever-provided they the fugitive, and sent him a August 10th and 17th, 1998," were attached to the neck of a sage: "If you want to fight the
The Machine. Gun Company patient Dinner will be held at Volunteer A diamond was supposed to have English, say so, and you shall be Headquarters at 8 p.m. on Friday, six flavours-sweet, sour, salty, massacred to a man.". September 14th. All ranks of the pungent, bitter, and acrid. Since But at the same time it was hinted Company are asked to keep that diamonds were reputed to have all that if Naan Sahib kept out of the of these qualities, is it strange that they were also supposed to cure all way he should not be hunted down; diseases and lessen all ills? The There seems to have been some sort diamond has, since the earliest. time, been prized as an ornamental of secret compact, as the result of stone.
which Nana handed over some of The emerald wa especially his jewels to the Prime Minister measured by the medievals because, if suspended from the neck of a child, it was believed to preserve that child from epileptic convul- ions and prevent the falling-sick-
7. Scottish Company. Vickers Gun Class of Instruction will be held at Corps Headquarters at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 13th,
1998..
8.- Strength
The following recruits are taken од the strength and posted as under
No. 1358 Gnr. J. D. Arthur, The Battery, as from August 2nd,
1928.
No. 1257 Pte. F. Zimmern, No. 2 Platoon, as from August 2nd, No. Pte. S. V. Gittings, No.
1998.
1928,
Platoon, as from August 3rd, No. 1350 Pte. W. H. G. Hirst No, Platoon, as from August 3rd, 1929.
9.-Leave.
The following are granted leave of absence from the Corps:
No, 1137 Pte. D. L Strellett, No, 1 Platoon, from August 5th to 31st, 1928. No. 911 Signaller J. M. Shroff, Signals, from September 4th
to October 1st, 1998. 10.-Struck Of The Strength, Having completed three years' service and claimed his discharge, as from April 21st, 1928-No 740 Pte. C. S. Cameron, No. 5 Platoon,
RA. WOLFE MURRAY, Major, "Adjutant, H.KV.D.C. Hong Kong, August 10th, 1929.
NOTICES,
1.-Promenade Concert, There will be a Band Concert at Volunteer Parade "Ground at 9.16 p.men Friday, August 17th, by the Band of 2nd Battalion, K.O.S.B., by kind permission of Lieut.-Colonel L. J. Comyn, C.M.G., D.8.0., and the Officers.
ness. Jacinth was noted as an
antidote for poisons! "Jade lessen- ed pain and had many other magical properties. Jasper cured
colic and had beneficial effect
upen the circulation of the blood.
Sapphire was supposed to taste bitter and luke-warm," and to against
and
have a remedial action. *t phlegm, bile and fatulence boils.
The bicod-stone has a peculiar religious significance, being used frequently in Christian ornaments, particularly in Russia. The sap phire, as emblematic of the Star of Bethlehem, also has a deep Chris. tian significance.
For many centuries the opal was under a cloud, owing to the errone ous fancy that it was associated with ill-fuck, possibly due to the comparative fragility of the gem. However, Queen Victoria did much to dispel this fallacy, for she wore the gem constantly-and brought it back into favour, so that now the opal is quite a favourite bridal gift.
Probably the greatest number of legends has been woven around diamonds and pearls, the stories ranging from magic tales to my teries, murdera; and tales of fatal gems.
Bat I truthfully believe that there is a certain inherent mystical quality in jewellery, I posates many beautiful jewels, and Teach makes me reflect 'n different mood. I believe this is due to thousands of years of mysticism which is born in the blood and bred in the human race.
the price of his life. These stanes are now in Nepal:
.ז:
Among others was a remarkable single emerald, three inches in length and a finger ring set. with a single diamond' of the purest water and of great size. It in a shade under three-quarters of an inch in length and over half an inch in width.". There was also necklace of forty-eight pearls and twenty-four emeralds. It was always reported that Nana Sabit carried away one English- woman from Cawnpore, and this was apparently true; but he was sent back under pressure from the prime Minister of Nepal. wrote:
Ja
He
If she and all the Christians were not surrendered, none of the rebel women would be protected. and the whole lot of them would be captured and handed over to the English.
Nana Sahib was reported to have died in Nepal in 1850, but there is strong evidence to show that he was alive long after and that be even entered India in 'disguise;'
Helis said from time to time to have attended the Kumbh mela ät Allahabad. It is almost Incon- ceivable that he should have thus put his head into the noose, but it will be remembered that his existance among the inhospitable mountains and jungles of Nepal must have been almost unbearable to a man used to the last luxuries that India or Europe could afford.." The rumour of the survival of Nand Sahib, has been heard in India within the last twelve years
Tickets for admission, $1 each, are obtainable at Volunteer Head- I put my faith in my jewels. In quarters and Anderson Music Co., my pictures I wear my jewels as
In 1993 an aged mendicant, who Ltd
they beat the mood of the part I had been creating a disturbance on It is hoped all ranks of the Corps believe that I shall reflect, and the road, was arrested in Ludin will assist in toaking this a financial toy audiences feel the peculiar The man claimed to be Naus Sabio and social sens, by taking tickets qualities in them which the human himself: for themselves and their friends. race has always"recognised Daily
A 2-Aquatic Sports,
Members of the Corps are remind- ed that these Sports will be held at the Victoria, Recreation Clüb on Friday, August 24th, 1998, com mencing at 6 p.m. There will be dance immediately following the Sports, tad page
Admission 81, tickets can be had. from Corps Berg-Major H.West Iske, D.CM the Officers' Moss, the Sergeants' Mess, the Canteen, the Victoria Recreation Club or any members of the Sports Committee. (Continued at foot of next column.)
Entry forms can be obtained at Volunteer" · "Headquarters or the stors Recreation Club. Entries free.
The English police officer sent for the record of Nans Sahib's bodily marks, and he found that hia prisoner possessed them, at least to some extent. The Government was informed by telegraph, but bent back orders to w release the man at once. Tet it is All entries to be sent to Corp. possible, sand perhaps eventing. D. Lyon, c/o Messrs. Jardins, able that this was the butchercof Matheson & Co., Ltd., not later Cawnpore" in hold agefis, than August 15th.
he died about that plate, is there were Indian reports recently redr rent that he was murdered between 1890 and 1900 by someone whom he "had"wronged.
It is hoped that all members of the Corps and their friends will make a special effort to be present on this occasion.
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DEFRAUDING DRIVERS OF THEIR MONEY.
Alice Jenkins, aged 28, described Edgware-road, W... was charged at as married, of Cambridge-strect, Marlborough-street with obtaining money by false pretences from four
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Thers were also five
In one case he gave a cabman some pearls which she declared Thomas, for the Transport and were worth 2000, but which Mr. A;
General Workers' Union, thought came from a cheap stores. Jenkins, he alleged, had been systematically defrauding cahmen during three months,
Mr. C. R. Warren, for the de- fence, admitted the facts, but urged that Jenkins wat so under the in- fence of drink that she was unable to form ady fraudulent jotent. When this craving for drink came upon her she lost her sense of pro- portion and would do anything to get it, and she always drank port. She had been a private secretary to well-known women, and it was only during the last ten years she had giveaway to these bouts,
Jenkins was dealt with on four charges of false pretences and one charge of bilking and fined £21-in all with 214 coats
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