HUMOUR: ANCIENT AND MODERN.
Diner "That's a small portion for me to-day, waitor. You know, as an old customer," I usually get two slices of mutton."
Walter: "I beg your pardon, sir; you're quite right. The cook has forgotten to cut the slice in two!
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
THE MINUTE THAT SEEMS A YEAR:
Black had received some wonder." ful racing information which he kept to himself.
I said his friend, fishing foris tip, someone gave you £100, providing you put it on a horse, which one would you select}"
A non-runner, was the reply.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE.
By GLUYAS WILLIAMS
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Horizontal.
1.--Still.
16. Certain.
6.-Ages.
11.-Not just.
10. Properties. 21.-Sentinel.
13.-Senility.
23.
14.--By.
17.-Symbol for radium.
15.-Argnes
18.--Falsehood.
20.-Musical instruments.
21-Moist.
22.-State of disorder.
24.-Before.
25.-Voice part.
2-Commercially extablished.
99.-Makes lace.
20.--Associate.
30.-Stylish.
31.-To remain.
32. To boil,
31.-To discard.
35.Poetic lor even.
36.-Bristle.
38.-Possesses.
-Newly prepared.
41.-To furnish,
42-Part af to be.
43.-Early settler.
43.-To act.
48.--Forgivea.
18.---Guided.
50-Pleasant gardens. 61.-Unrestrained.
Vertical.
1-Twinge of conscience. 2.-Frees.
3. Supposing.
4. Organ of head.
3.-United.
8-Measures of weight.
7-Possessive pronoun. B.---Mother.
D.-Place of exit. 10.-Chairs.
12.-Seldom.
13.-Rounded roof.
Fruit disk
25.-Lures,
97.-Fold.
28.--Article.
30.-Incense burner. 31.-Embarrassed. 32.-Observed. 33.-Mulicni studies. 34.-Portion. 34.-Greek god of love. 37.-Residencee. 39.-Suits.
40-Part of shoe.
43.-Metal fastened.
44.-Spanish for river. 47.-Pronoun. 49.-Negative.
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This puzzle tank 29 minutes to solve. See bow long it will take you
to solve it.
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION.
3BUX TA NAJD ZUOBLAZE HAR AUTARS DORIAI TORRY DOLLS
JUS 25 ANO DE C 232-337XR/DIA DIBAWATIRK WEE DAF VEONNA CARR
BOLO DEL LEMOENSES ID IS IA
VADED MYDEHUDZ HILE TENU BULD LED RED BEL
It goes on and on
The Austin 16 hp. 6 cylinder Touring car is now in Hong Kong and costs $3,050
Austin 7 hp. Metal
Saloon at $1,690 and Touring car
at 81,425
have arrived.
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WHEN YOU'RE DEEP IN THE COUNTRY WITH NO IDEA HOW FAR THE NEAREST FILLING STATION IS, AND YOUR WIFE REMARKS THAT BY THE WAY THE GASÓLNE GAUGE IS OUT OF ORDER, IT'S BEEN SHOWING THE TANK HALF FULL FOR A WEEK, AND IT CANT BE NEARLY THAT
BECAUSE SHE'S BEEN DOING A LOT OF DRIVING
SINCE THE LAST TIME HE GOT GAS
SIMPLIFIED SIGNALS.
{Copyright, 1579, by The Bell Syndicate. Inc.)
me,"
WOLVES TAUGHT TO
FEAR SHEEP.
(Continued from Page 1)
Hypnotic Power. Durov says that he first beenme aware of his hypnotic power over animais at the age of 14. He ac cepted a bet that be would not be afraid to enter a house in which a
It is pleasing to note, comments The Light Car and Cyclecar, that in the revised report of the League of Nations Permanent Committee on Road Traffic only three hand rignals for motor drivers are ad vocated, these deacting "I am turning right," "I am turning left" and You may overtake This report embodies suggestions put forward by the Governments of many nations and of the Interna tional Association of Recognised Automobile Clube; its value, there fore, is undeniable. Hitherto there bas been a tendency to devote a wild dog. was imprisoned. great deal too much time and at walked in boldly and soon his tention to signalling. It is to be friends, looking through the win- hoped, therefore, the article con- tinues, that the widest publicity dow, saw the dog licking his band will be given to the latest League in the friendliest fashion. that the signals devised-which are of Nations' recommendations and
Incidentally he has been studying
Hc
those already commonly employed the whole process of hypnotism for the purposes in question-will through his animals. He believes
soon be the only hand signals seen that the influence which one mind on our highways.
or
A matter of note in connection exerts on another, human with this report is that no signal animal, is closely related to electri- is recommended to advise following city. To illustrate the truth of his drivers that a car is about to stop belief he has constructed a device In the opinion of many no such signal is needed, but there is a which is placed between himself common misapprehension reflected and the animal. When the wall in drivers who have run into the between them is of some material buok of a car ahead often being heard to protest that no signal was which conducta électricity, given showing that the leading car hypnotic process proceeds as wne about to stop. There could he there were no impediment. But
Do possible defence along these
lines, a driver's most obvious duty being so to control his speed that he can avoid any actual or likely obstruction on the road ahead.
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and on
Have you ever.
watched water gliding smoothly and effortlessly beneath a bridge, never checking, never stopping but going on and on? That is how an Austin travels. There is no hesitation, no faltering, as it eats up mile after mile of the road.
no
You can find
better companion for long, strenuous journeys. For its reliability and lasting quali ties have helped to make the reputation of British motor engineering throughout the world. The Austin is built to give satisfaction not for a year, or two years, but for as long as you demand its services. For the man of moderate means the Austin 7 and 16 h.p. models are an investment which cannot be beaten. It will be worth your while to see one before deciding on your next car..
Austin
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GLOYAS WHAVE
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.
NEWSPAPER ROMANCE AT THE QUEEN'S.
EDITOR VERSUS CROOKS- AND MARCELINE DAY.
"Freedom of the Press," show- ing to-day at the Queen's attempts which animate, or should animate, the big theme of showing the ideals
a great paper to the humblest mem- newspapermen from the Editor of
ber of his staff. It shows the loyalty with which John Bailard's
support him in his great cam- paign against ал underworld! boss, and the ruthless energy with which they hunt down evidence and exploit every possible incident to further the cause. The underworld do their warat, John Ballard is. assassinated, but the staff carries
on,
but though "highly coloured the It sounds a little high falutin," picture is devotion to "the rag"-which puts not ад untrue one. Journalists have, or should havo, a the it before their personal advantage if or comfort-in fact before anything. The profession is guided by rules,
when a non-conductor is between them, the hypnotic effcets come with great difficulty if at all.
Another experiment, which may prove of enormous practical value to fox breeders, has also engaged the attention of Durov. He showed the correspondent three foxes, all of the same breed and the same age, Two of them were normal. The third had unusually thick glossy
fur.
He explained why the third was thriving so much better. It had to work, for a living. He had con- structed an apparatus which forced this fox to walk a long distance for every mouthful of its food. A few months of this enforced exer- ciae ad worked an enormous im. provement in this fox's fur.
Revolving Meat.
JI
The apparatus consists of a large wheel so buile that it revolves a chunk of meat within sight of the fox, which follows it from one end of the cage to another. When the for stops pacing, the wheel stops revolving. After a certain distance has been covered by the animal, the ment drops automatically as its reward
whole.
held by all who have any feeling. any unwritten, but rigorously up- for the status of newspaper work and the influence of the Press. Traditions are needed for fower professions offer greater openinge for bribery. The writer has known many a cub reporter of real this or falsify that, but, in English life ofered big money to suppress journalism, not many such tempters get ayay with it.
An undue proportion of this film is taken up with the quite ordi mary love story of the inevitable youngest reporter and the ward of Marceline, Day and Malcolm Mc- the underworld boss However Gregor are an engaging pair, and incidentally, the boss is made quite a likeable old blackguard by Lewis newspaper office scenes have been Stone. Possibly & big part of the
"cut" to make room for Torcat's Roosters.
era aro
These game and cheerful perform
great fettle. They like Hong Kong and Hong Kong likes them!
R. B.
TO-NIGHT'S" CONCERT.
བད
IN AID OF NAVAL VICTIMS' DEPENDANTS.
1929.
DRAMA! ACTION! THRILLS! in a thrilling and absorbing story of a newspaper's battle with a gang of under-
world criminals.
FREEDOM
OF THE
PRESS
From the story. by PETER B. KYNE
with
LEWIS STONE
MARCELINE DAY, HENRY B. WALTHALL ADDED ATTRACTION
7,15 & 9,20,
TORCAT'S ROOSTERS
A "TROUPE" OF 60 GAME
FOWLS
IN A RIOT OF COMEDY AND ACROBATICS I
AT THE'..
Slight Increase in Prices.
QUEEN'S
FINAL - SHOWINGS TO-DAY
At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20.
ANOTHER PAINTING THE TOWN" !
AT THE
GLENN
TRYON
with Patsy Ruth Miller
HOT HEELS
UNIVERSAL PICTURE
WORLD
...
A TENSE,
AT THE
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
At 2.80, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.20.
ABSORBING STORY OF LOVE. HATE AND REVENGE!
CORSICAN LOVE"
Featuring
ROLLA NORMAN
and
·JACQUELINE FORZANE
A BRITISH PRODUCTION!
STAR
STRANGLING ROAD
TRANSPORT.
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
Why do not our politicians exercise a little sagacity and show their courage by backing road transport? asks The Commercial Motor. In the opinions of many experts, the road is bound to win in the end, and shall that sturdy youth, road transport, be strangled
At 5.30 & 8.20.
BALLANTINE'S
in ure for almost 100
ESTABLISEED 1827.
By Appointment to
to permit more money and, time E.M. The Late being spent upon a decrepit old
man, the railway. That the rail- Queen Victoria way chiefs recognize the position is proved by their great anxiety to be actively concerned in road transport.
and
years.
HM. The Late King Edward
VII.
His Majesty King George V.
have an intimate knowledge of
It is perfectly obvious to all who PURE SCOTCH LIQUEUR the subject that both traders and
WHISKY
10 years old.
& SON, LTD.
GEORGE BALLANTINE
Our readers are reminded that The record of individual experi. to-night a concert will be beld, ments give only an inkling of the under the distinguished patronage effect of the house of Duror as a of HE. The Governor, in aid of the public have a decided preference dependants of victims the naval for transport by road. It is only One begies to visualize the im- disasters of H.M. Submarines H47, the lower speeds at present per mense untouched possibilities in Li and H.M.S. Devonshire.
mitted to road transport that pre- animal life. There is scarcely any Royal Naval Canteen Theatre, com- by passengers on long distance r The concert will be held at the vent further use being made of it commonly known breed of bird or beast which he has not domesticat-mencing at 9 p.m., and those who vices, and with improvements in ed to his purposes: owla, por-
have not obtained tickets, so far, the construction and control of cupines, leopards, wolves, etc., etc. can buy them at the door.
roads this one objection would soon! Despite his 60 years, Durov still c. H. Little, D.8.0., O.C. lat that the properly engineered roads
By Lind permission of Lt. Col. be overcome. We are convinced GLASGOW AND LONDON. exhibits in the circus both in Batta. Somerset Light Infantry, of the future will be as safe for DISTILLED IN SCOTLAND Moscow and the provinces. Recent the Buzzere Follics" will give high-speed vehicles as is the rail. ly a number of ather animal train their well-known
entertainment, way..
excellent.
Zoble price,
ra have attempted to commercialize The programme in described as a his popularity by using his name
If you want a really first class Road transport has survived and without authorization, and he has ing show, and, a Daily Press repre-whelming burdens which have been you can have
most carefree and laughter-provok is growing despite the almost over Scotch Whisky at a atked the government to take steps sentative who watched the final inflicted upon it in the endeavour Ballantine's Liqueur Whisky.
better than to prevent, this practice.
It is touches" being, put on the other to stunt its development. For night was convinced that it will years the Government has been in prove a big success.
the position of the man walking in front with the red flag. How much more would the commercial vehicle have progressed if it had been pro perly encouraged?
In one ease he read that a certain man find naked the courts to change his name legally to Vladimir Durov. It is hoped that the attendance Upon investigation DuroV'S BUS- will be a large one, and a substan picions were confirmed-the appli- tial sum raised for the naval men's cant was an animal trainer.
dependants,
t
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