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MOKEXTCIAN BETAWA HONG KONG. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1928.

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日鄭月拾年八廿百九仟登英

Our London Letter.

FIRE AT PRINCESS MARY'S

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DIARY OF EVENTS:

KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.

TIME-TABLE.

UP TRAINS

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STATIONS Sat No, 4X6,10 Na #Wo. 13 Ja 16 Na 16 Jo.18[NaT1 No. 36Ja, til 30,38 1.3. | A.M. | P.M. ↑ TMJ F.M.) F.M. P.X. [1.36. AMAMAM. AM.

Kowloor Dep. 640 8.08 8.90 9,110,00 12.00 1.18 2:15 2.35

Teamati...Dep. 648

Skatin ...Dap. 7.01

Talpo Markat Dep

Tipo

7.15

Jeep 7,90

Taning ...Dap, 7.50

9.2010.08 19.05 12€

9 83/10,90 12.30-13--

9 48 10.98 19.34 1.47 --

4.30 5,49|1.23

LSE 5.0 7.40 4.50 6.09 6.04 0.15 8.08

9 58 10.37.12.38 1,51 --|--- 10.06.10:47 13.48 2,01-

5,03 0.19 8.10

Shengshui Dep. 725 -9.07 10,10,10.59 12.53 2,088.14

5.15 6,308.80 8.23 8.85 8.94

Shanshan... Art. 7.41 8.45 9.13 10.15 10.58 12,50 2,12 2.55 3.20, 8,39, 6,41 8.80

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7.189.06 10.38 11.40 12.18 705 | 813 | 10,49 | 11.47 Ebenngahni „Dep. 7.35

8,18 | 10.47 | 121.81 Dep, 7,30 Finding Taipo Market Dap. 7,40 8.26 10.57 18.02 Taipo ...Dep. 78,31 11.01 18.06 Bhatin Dep, 747 8.44 | 11.14 19.20 Yazmati Dep. 8.11 8.58 11.26.13.341 Kowloon 7.8.17 9,03 11.32 12.38 19.58

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8.10 4.50 6.00

3.21 8.00 8.10

3.26 3.04 6.15

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WHEN WEALTH IS SIX RACEHORSES BURNED TO

A WORRY.

THE TRIALS OF LADY HOUSTON,

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DEATH.

Six valuable yearling, horses wers destroyed in re which recomme in the paddock stables at "Golds. borough Hall on September 6th. THE NEW WHITE STAR LINER. The yearlings were the produce of racehorses owned by Lord Lascelles, and were valued at many thousands of pounds. Goldsborough Hall is situated about 250 yarde from the scene, of the 'fire, and, was never at

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(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

any time in danger. The stables were gutted, and the fire, which be- came immediately beyond control and literally burned itself out, is believed to have originated in the fodder chamber.

Three of the six yearlings were fillies, and were understood to have been entered for the Oaks next year, and the others were promising colts. About 3:30 p.m. one of the staff at Goldsborough Hall Doticed volumes of dense smoke sing from the paddock stables. The Harrogate Fire Brigade were at once summoned, and estate hands ran to the stables in answer to the are alarm which was sounded from the Hall. They turned out with an old steam fire-engine which Lord Lascelles bought from the Harro- gate brigade some time ago. Un fortunately, they had not 'enough hose to connect with the Home Farm pond, and so stood, helpless until the fire brigade arrived,

LONDON, September 8th. Pity the sorrows of a very wealthy woman, Lady Houston, the widow of Sir Robert Houston who died a few years ago and left her the bulk of his fortune of seven million pounds, complains that she is literally overwhelmed with beg ging letters. They come from in- dividuals and from charitable in stitutions, from all parts of Britain and from abroad. Lady Houston describes the appeals as reacting her like an avalanche- too heavy to shoulder, a bewilderment, a weariness to the flesh."

It seems that the letters are written from every country in Europe, but most of them arrive from Germany. Offers of marriage The stable building, which was of are frequently received, with photo-wood and tiles, had in the meantime graphs of fascinating men whose burst into flames, and members of only ambition in life is to assist the the staff who attempted to approach Indy to spend her big fortune. were forced back by scorching heat, Lady Houston writes to the Press and choking smoke. Though some to let it be known that she has more of them had come to within a few correspondence of this sort than she yards of the stables, they could bear can deal with for months to come; na sound from the horses, which but is doubtful whether this will adds colour to the theory that protect her from the crowds who the animals. hard bentrefully

asphyxiated by stocke, g are hungry for money::AY

Those of us who sometimes sigh for a larger slice of wealth may find some consolation in reflecting that this fair owner of many millions is worried and perplexed because of her riches, and is unable to escape from the insistence of beggars and imposters at home and abroad.

ture from London for

When the Harrogate Fire Brigade arrived they found a plentiful supply of water in the Home Farm pond, and soon had two hoses playing on the burning building. In spite of their efforts the roof and walls col lapsed, and a distressing scene was presented The buildings bad con sisted of a range of loose boxes, The Foreign Secretary. Sir Austen Chamberlain's depar- and in each one of the compart

a health ments there was exposed to view the body of a horse charred beyond visit to California, has called forth recognition. It was seen that no widespread expressions of good attempt at rescue could be made." will towards him. The Foreign

When Princess Mary and Viscount Minister is a very sick man. He

Lascelles who were staying at has been doing too much work,

Birdsall House (the residence of without taking adequaté holidays, and is now paying the penalty. Lord and Lady Middleton), were ac hear that in Government circles it quainted with the news, they were is not expected that he will be able greatly distressed. They received news of the fire from Mr. Nigel to resume his place in official and FitzRoy, the agent for the Golde Parliamentary life for a year. although at the moment it is stated borough Hall estate. that he will be back again in the Inte Spring..

vessel so as to continue and main tain the position and traditions of the White Star Line in the North Atlantic trade."

Rivalry between the White Star and the Canard shipping com- panies has always been very keen, and it is expected that the latter will respond to the challenge,re- presented by the giant liner of

To-day.

(October 4th.)

Billiardy League; R.E. and RO- e. K.0.8.B.; Queen's Royal Artillery; Warders v. C. and P.O. Club; Dockyard v. Water Police; Land Police v. Garrison Mess.

Grand Tattoo, Bookanpoo, 8.30

17.10.

Technical Institute reopens. Queen's Theatre: "Two Lovers." World Theatre: "What Price Glory."

Star Theatre: The Road To Romance."..

Tes Dance: H.K. Katel, 4.30 p.m.

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Christian Fellowship Meeting, Helena May Institute, 10.30 a.m.

Grand Tattoo, Sookunpoo, 8.30 KING EDWARD

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Memorial Service for Victims of Anking Piracy, Cathedral, 8.30 P.m.

Referces Association Meeting. Scandal Point, & p.m.

Queen's Theatre: "Two Lovers." World Theatre: "What Price Glory."

Star Theatre: "The Road To Romance."

Tea Dance: H.K. Hotel, 430 p.m.

Saturday. (October 6th.) Garrison School Sports, V.R.C., 10.30 a.m.

Swimming

Extra Race Meeting, Happy Valley, 2.30 p.m.

Grand Tattoo, Sockuapoo, 8.30 p.m...

Golf: Autumn Meeting, Fanling. Ladies Recreation Club, American Tournament, 2.30 p.m.

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Football:-First Division: Kow- 1oon # Chinese Athletic, Royal

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is still the fastest ship of her size Siberis (Sunning), 6 p.m.; Europe digious. Probably he would not in the world. Although she is 22 vid Marseilles (Fushimi Maru), 8 have broken down if he had taken years old, it is less than two months a.in. reasonable exercise. But he is like ago that she crossed from Cherbourg his distinguished father, the late to New York in 5 days, 3 hours, 17 Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, who used, minutes, which is a record.

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Sunday.

(October 7th.)

18th Sunday älter Trinity. Golf: Autumn Meeting, Fanling

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Queen's Theatre: "Ritzy." World Theatre: "Girl Shy." Star Theatre: Why Girls Go Back Home."

Politicians Getting Ready. Parliament does not meet till. November, but the politicians are The World's Biggest Ship.

leaving nothing to chance, in view There has been cbnsiderable of the General Election next year. secrecy about the new White Star Many of them are cutting their liner which is being built by Meesrs. holidays short in order to visit their Harland and Wolff at Belfast. The constituencies and get into touch experts in such matters were vastly with the local leaders. Already interested to know whether the campaign programmes are being rumour was true that the ship was mapped out, and for months to to be the biggest in the world. The

come there will be, a flood of poli- secret is now disclosed, and itical orstory. Mr. Lloyd George appears that the vessel will reach is leading off with a big speech the enormous tonnage of 60,000 at Dundee, and other prominent (Benares). gross,

Liberals are to address meetings in different parts of the country. ⠀

This will be 4,000 tons more than the Majestic, at present the largest The Labour Party are embarking ship afloat, and larger by 6,000 tons on a propaganda campaign in Wales, than the Leviathan. The keel of the and this is to be extended to the new wonder-ship has been laid; and Midlands and North of England. it is stated that her construction The Conservatives are also arrang- will take three years and will costing meetings, although they are between Ave and six million pounds not so actively engaged as their sterling,

opponents. They are relying on Speed As Well As Size, : the record of the Government to There is some speculation as to help them when the appeal is made- whether the new liner will be the to the electoreto next May or June I hear that in every, constituency fastest as well as the biggest to enil the seas. It is certain that in the country and at the head the importance of speed has not quarters of the three parties in been forgotten. Lord Kyleant in London the experts are very much timated as much at the last annual concerned-about the women's vote. meeting of the White Star Line The equalising of the franchise must by saying that the management con- have far-reaching effects, as millions templated A new express mail of new women voters will poll at

(Continued on nest Column); the General Election.-H.B..

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Golf: Autumn Meeting, Fanling. Chinese -Aquatic Sports, North Point, & p.m.

Queen's Theatre: Ritzy." World Theatre: "Girl Shy."

Why Girls Go Star Theatre: Back Home."

Tea Danes: HK Hotel, 4.30pm. Principal Mails:--Inward: Europo vid Negapatam, papers only (Nam sang). Outward: Europe vid Ban rancisco and Europe vid Siberia (President Cleveland), nson.

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