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THE

PUNKAH.

BY J. PENN.

Pray Silence for the Old Residenti As my friend "Kufan" sa59, I don't know whether it is the always listen to the "gup" they climate of the dear old place or spill along the Rialto, but doa's even pretend to believe more than what, but long residence in Hong half they tell you, and be very, Kong appears to result in an extra- very careful how much you select ordinary accumulation of excessive for sober consideration out of the grey matter in some brain remainder. Some of those blokes boxes. I have examined the re- with "large pocket books and small port and accounts carefully, and feet can dap their ears so fast that have received all the assistance I they don't have to buy an electric-expect to get from the general fan to cool their faces-but listen, managers, and can only say that big boy, I want to let you in on the brain-waves emanating from something good, 'cause you are a Hong Kong crania are no worse "personal friend of mine, see? than those produced in other parts

of the Empire..

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And while thinking about brokers, what about taxing the old bowler hat! is true that in summer bowler hats are as scarce as snow- balls, bat zel the first streak of North wind touch this inir and flow- ery isle, and your broker knows no other hat. A small charge for this emblem of wealth and wisdom ap- pears long overdue."

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And Amusements.

It is amusing to think of ar amilsement-tax, burbled the Old Resident. I have lived, so long. in Hong Kong that I've forgetter the meaning of the word amuse, ment. Looks as if the theatres are in for it, but I've never fallen in love with Gloria Pickford or Mary Swanson, and I can't tell Douglas Coleman froen Ronald Fairbanks, so it will make little difference to me personally. I have been mus. the word 'amusement,” ing over however, and do not envy the tax- collector his task. I watching a football-match at $1 a time an amusement and, if so, is it any more or any less of an amusement than watching local cricket at 80 for a much longer period? And would there be a sort of sliding."

Very well, then, listen here.

The other day, however, one who There's going to be a big demand" for axes-yes, axes I said, not seemed to be a little different from axes, though there will be a brisk the rest loomed up on the horizon demand for them, too, if all I hear and, as so many dear old people is correct. Now then, here's a tip feel it their bounden duty to do, an impromptu and get in on the ground floor with he gave me Axes. No, please don't misunder- unasked for talk. From his vast stand me; I am not suggesting knowledge of the ways of the world burglary-I mean buy axes; buy in general and of Hong Kong in for all your worth. Yes, and particular you would not challenge emery-wheels and bones, too such aone to produce his creden- that'll be another good line. Co tials. What he actually said, how why? says you, and I answers you ever, is another matter, the value thus:-Cos there will be a brisk of which you must judge for your demand for axes when this Reself from the reproduction of such

scale tax un each form of amuse- trenchment Committee gets going gems of wisdom as I can recall,

ment I would like to ask an up- No, brother, go-nat properly. because they're going to

lucky punter whether a horserace "ax"

I see that envious eyes are cast

is an amusement? Perhaps a de- questions.

Ever Guess again.

on the money spent in luxuries 1 feated pugilist can supply an an heard of Geddes and his axe this lightly-taxed city of ours," said Very well.

the Old Resident. If there is sement! There are not a iew swer to the question: Is boxing an going to be any taxation at all, let who dabble in stocks and shares, We are going to have a gang of it be on alabaster masks tinged and the question as to whether Geddeses going around the Civil with rouge, upled with silken watching the wobbling of the share "Service, each armed with an axe legs, on some of which butterflies market is an amusement is as yet like little George Washington- so peacefully rest their wing unanswered. I am waiting for de see? And every time each young Now, I have never been against stails of this amusement-tax. I and ap Old it quite amusing to speculate on Geddes sees a head that he thinks hose myself, hat-as should not take its accustomed Resident-I would like to see the the stockingless place on the long, long trail for the Colony adept monthly pay-envelope, he is going vogue You can still have your swing his axe smartly and bring butterfly if you please Japances into violent conflict with the tattover. CR7 arrange that but servical vertabr of a civil (or, think of the fun tax-colloctora perchance, uncivil) servant. New would have stopping the flappers do you catch my drift? Now dont street-corners to collect a tax on their hose, and figuring out the you understand why I advise you to buy axes No, old man; that's amount of chalk on their fair. fea- quite all right; please don't thank tures at so much per square inchi ine. It is a real pleasure to put an old friend on to a good thing. Eh! Well, yes, you may buy me a cigar if you really insist, old boy, Cheerio!

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the likely avenues of revenues-and" LONDON'S LOVELIEST SUBURB Since what is amusing is un amuse- ment, maybe I shall be Hable for tax even on a merry thought!"

A Dificult Froblem.

For once in his long life "Old Resident seems to have hit upon something really worth while. When you come to think of it, one man'a amusement is another's annoyance, 20 now can you impartially imposé an amusement-text is the lounge- lizard to be exempt from a tax on hix favourite form, of amusement The man who never goes to the talkies or movies amuses himself in other ways-shall he then escape taxation No, a thousand times no! He must pay something for the privilege of amusing himself, since he won't let others do it for

"I have nothing to say against dogs, as dogs go," continued the Old Resident, but it seems illogical to tax them while cat- owners go free. Now a small tax I shall be coming back to this

an cats, which might result in the retrenchment business later; mean-

creatures having a lean-time in while I want to puas on a funny

some households (but that does not story at least, it was funny the

matter, as we shall not regret way it was told me, but maybe missing their concerts at night) I shall get the wires crossed and should bring in as large a revenue put the whole thing wrong, but I

as that provided by Alsatians, will do my best to give

Said Mrs. A. to Mrs. doubtful starters.

to you Pekingese, bull-terriers, and other as I got it.

The same rule otherwise he will escape the tax on B. on the ferry (of course, between could be applied to other house going to theatre and cinemas. He those who amuse themselves bi us two, that "on the ferry is hold pets-parrots, caries, white may to fishing, swimming, sail- pure bank, but it gives a touch of mice, goldásh, etc.-and in a few verisimilitude to the story):-"And years Hong Kong would be a maching, or to the tennis courts or links bow is your eldest son getting on "happier place to live in."

To which Mrs. B. replied: Oh,

splendid! He is taking up Chinese,

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him. He may play bridge, poker, or mahjongg-therefore be must

amusement-licenc- take out as

Shall be not contri for amusement. bute to the Exchequer He shall. and right generously too an all. Trish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, "Now that booze and tobacco He may amuse, himself by reading Welsh, Siamese, and "Where are making a decent-sized hole in then he must pay for the privi upon Mrs., A, said:-" Ob, I didn't the month's budget, and petrol lege. Only one exception should be know he was at the University will be one cant more per mile and made-in favour of the man whose studying languages!" And to that 'bus fares going up correspondingly amusement consists of reading Mrs. B. replied:"And he is not, what about a tax on three-piece these my Notes. He should un fres indeed, he's the elevator-boy in rickshaws, as two of the three of tax-[other than that upon his

pieces appear quite superfluous. I imagination.—ED.] "

Alexchanger Building "

Diary of Coming Events.

To-day. (June 28.)

Queen's Theatre: "The Lucky Star."

World Theatre: "Man, Woman" and Sin."

The

Star Theatre: "The Beloved Rogue" at 9.20 p.m. B. B. Salis bury's Company presents Girl. Friend."

Central Theatre: "The Return of Sherlock Holmes."..

Kang Y.O., Kowloon B.G.C. v. Kowloon C.C., 0.C.C. . H.K. Electric R.C.

Tea Dance: Peninsula Hotel, 5 p..

Repulse Bay Dinner Dance? Hotel, 8.30 p.m.

Star Theatre: "Clear the Deck" At 9.20 p.m. R. B. at 8.20 p.m. Salisbury's Co. presents "Funny Face."

Annual Meeting of H.K. Football Association, 5.30 p.in.

Bale of Crown, Land, New K.I.L. No. 1385, P.W.D. offices, a pm.

Lammerts' Auction of Household Furniture, commencing at 10.30 vida.m. at 2, Torres, Building, Kimber-

1ly Road.

European Mail Inward: Europe sid Negapatam (Hosang);" Europe via Siberia (Pres. Fill more) Outward: Europe Siberia (Ceylon) 6 p.m.; Europe ofvid Marseilles (Labore) 10.30 a.m. (superscribed correspondence only). Tides: High, 9:53 a.m.; Low, 3.15 am, and 5.34 p.m.

Ordinary General Meeting Messze. Wm. Powell's, at Exchange Building, noon.

Kowloon F.C. Open Air Concert, 9.13 p.m.

Cabaret Concert, at Taikoo Cluo,

9.45 p.m..

Sunday. (June 29.) Queen's Theatre; Mississippi Tennis-"B" Div.: 8.C.A.A. Gambler." K.CO., I.R.C.. 0.0.0: "0" Star Theatre: "Clear the Deck Div Nippon Club v. Recreio,at 5.30. At 9.20 p.m. R. B. I.R.O.. 8.C.A.A., 0.8.0.0. Salisbury's Company presents K.C.C.

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Funny Face."

Exhibition Tennis Matches at World Theatre" Homesick."" Kowloon Cricket Club Ground at 4 Tides High, 12.37 a.m. and 10.44 am...

Laws Bowls:-1st Div.: Police.m.; Low, 4:01 am and 6.23 p.m.

Makey Monday. R.C. v. Taikoo R.C., Kowloon 0.0.

(Juno 30.) C.C., Kowloon Docks R.C. v. Kowloon B.G.C., C.B.C.0, #. Re- Queen's Theatre: Mississippi

Gambler," creio 2nd Div. Taikoo R.C. v.

World Theatre: "Homesick."! C.8.C.C., Recreio v. Royal Hong

Water Polo: --1st Div.: Kowloon' S.0. u. V.R.C., 2nd Div.:, Kow- loon B.C. V.R.C.

European Mail-Outward; Europe vid Siberia (Pres. Cleve land) p.m. (superscribed "corre spondence only).

Tides: High, 2.24 am and. 12.19 4.51a.m. and 7.15 p.m. P.m.; Low,

Tuesday, (July 1) Dominion Day, Canada. Queen's Theatre: "Hell's Here." World Theatre: "Valencia" (Chi- nese Film Fiery Serpent at 2.30 and. 7.18 p.m.).

Star Theatre: None. But the Brave" at 5.20 p.m. At 9.20 p.m. R. B. Salisbury's" Company pre

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