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WEATHER REPORT. years in the university were the happiest of her life. After my Yesterday's weather report, fore-strict home life they were certainly cast and remarks, issued by the revelation, she said. I was Royal Observatory at 5.30 p.m., not in the college dormitories at the stated-
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We read that it is the direct aim of the Association to get into. touch with the different schools of thought in the Colony, in order that the Press generally may pre sent true and sympathetic accounts
Being unable to decide whether How can they call it an of local and world-wide events.
John Henry Crawford, aged 30, a championship when Bobby Jones is Precisely what this farrago of high secretary, took an overdose of competing? sounding phrases means we do not medinal (a hypnotic drug) in a know, but we do realise the im- moment of carelessness dr with sui- The New York World's achieve- cidal intention, Mr. Ingleby Oddie, ment of reproducing its pages by plication behind them. We most the Westminster Coroner, recorded photoradio in another city brings strongly resent this very unrepre- an open verdict. Mr. Crawford's forth the following comment from the San Francisco Chronicle: "We sentative Association arrogating to housekeeper found he had left a note on the hall table which ran
do not hesitate to offer warmest con- itself the position of medium Please do not call me till I ringgratulations even though this through which "true" accounts of.C She said he bad left process may make the World an local and world-wide events shall similar notes before. When she active local competitor in a few to- pass to the Press of this Colony time she thought he was in a sound Chronicle will also itself doubtless. went into his room from time to merrows." But by that time the The offensive implication is obvious sleep. As he was in the same con be seeking" fresh woods and pas-
dition the next morning she called 'tures new, and is most impertinent and un- warranted, calling for emphatic protest.
a doctor who had the man taken to
The introduction of British lager St. George's Hospital, where he died. I was stated that Mr. Craw-beer. into the Netherlands East If the promoters of the Hongford bad suffered from sleeplessness, Indies has made further progrces Kong Journalists' Association real- but had no financial trouble.
In making his statement that man will fly to the moon within the next century, Jobn Q. Stewart, Associate Professor of Astronomical Physics at Princeton University, evidently took into consideration the fact that the first 100 years are reputed to be the hardest.
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during the past year, Major L. H. Cripps told the annual meeting of the British Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands East Indies in London.
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el a merely stunt character,ly wish to do something for the but directed at developing" public benefit of local reporters and interest and confidence in air travel editorial workers, they will be well and transport.
advised to make a fresh start.
Fire-engines rushed to Battersea Securing & police permit to sell
Park recently for the annual dis intoxicating liquor is not the beet
play of the London Fire Brigade. Ten thousand people watched the way of setting to work to maintain
firemen effect a thrilling rescue from the dignity and prestige of local
a blazing hut, rush up 80-ft. lad- For the first time a woman waders, shoot with hoses at targets.. London Office: M, Fleet Street, REFERENCES have appeared in cer journalism. Let first things coms asked to speak at the Harrow lun-extinguish & petrol fire with a tain of our contemporaries to an first. By all means have an er-cheon at the Savoy Hotel recently. special powder, and perform other "informal opening" of the head-ganisation for the protection of She was Lady Isabel Margesson, feats. The brigade were quarters of the Hong Kong Journ-members mutual interests, for the and she described herself as an "old spected by Field Marshal Sir Wil alista' Association. Those proceed-
Harrovian's white-haired mother."
liam Robertson, and the chairman ncouragement of professional She made a plea for housemasters to of the Fire Brigade Committee, M. ings appear to have been a study, for the advancement of the speak the truth to the parents of Robert Taylor, said: "Not only is informal-and so unbusinesslike- power and prestige of the journ- the boys, "Do not be bluffed by the London proud of its brigade, but that we feel it necessary to make Lalistic profession-but let these course, a Victorian, and I know the the best brigade in the world." It housemaster," she said. I am, of we of the brigade. I consider it fa some corament thereon, in order to things be done decently and in truth had to be given in very was announced that the cup present avoid any possible misunderstand good order. Small though the local homoeopathic doses to Victorian ed to the station with the smarast ing of the position. Ordinarily the held is, let the Association keep Parents. But now it is different "
average ** tarn out ** throughout the "JOHNNIE" COMES HOME. affairs of Hong Kong journalists its circle closed to all but those
yeat had been won by A Watch, Tooting Station, whose average was would be of no public concern, but associated directly with newspaper
10.4 sec. COURAGE, rebelliousness, fore the circumstances in which the production. If it cannot thus thought, and determination appear existence of the Hong Kong Journ sustain itself independently-if this to be the main characteristics of alists' Association has been brought dubious support of non-professional Miss AMY JOHNSON, England's fore- to public notice are such that we associate members is considered most woman fyer, who has returned consider it advisable to acquaint really necessary-then far better to London to receive a triumphant the community with a few facts as frankly admit failure, and close the recognition of her adventurous to what is being done-and how doors.
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"The young man is affected by the rising of the moon, and at those times docs strange things," the pro- bation officer said in Liverpool was accused of stealing a gold ring Police Court when a boy of eighteen
and a banjolele belonging to his father.
Two earthquake shocks were ex- perienced in Guernsey recently The tremors, which lasted only a second or two, were of sufficient force to shake houses and even ring door Lord Thomson, Secretary of State 20 days last May. AffectionatelyAtaociation was established in the
Speaking at the Friends' House, bells. Reports, from outlying parts for Air, after distributing the known as "The Lone Dove" Miss Colony, and although it was short-Euston Road, London, Dr. Ernest of Cherbourg state that the earth prizes at Giggleswick, Yorks, Schoul: JOHNSON (or "Johnnie" as she lived its promoters at feast started Deissmann, a son of the German shook violently the same night at last month, said they lived in times prefers to be called) declares lack with dignity instead of impudence, thenlogian, said that by arranging about a quarter to eleven and again of high speed, and fitness in every arbitration agreements with the half an hour later. On the second direction was absolutely essential. of superstition is one of her most Some weeks ago a circular was majority of her neighbours and by occasion the tremors were accom- The prowess of the pilots in the air useful traits when in a tight sent out to staff members of local adopting the optional clause there panied by muffled rumblings under at Hendon was a tonic to anyone.
"For instance," said newspapers, suggesting the advis barked on a new policy Proser
was evidence that Germany had em- ground.
prone to despondency or pessimism, with regard to the future of the. Johnnie" in a recent interview, ability of establishing an Associavation of might by armaments had The Home Secretary (Mr. Clynes) race, he said. In the Air Force 'before I left England my mother tion of journalists. A preliminary proved fatal, and Germany had stated in Parliament recently that they all have to be fit. Take lade gave me a Swastika for good luck. meeting was called, attended by now settled down to hard work and during the three months ended May like Waghorn and Atcherley, you peaceful evolution. A coloured man 31 there were 468 prosecutions re- have, only to look at them to see I lost it ab Karachi I would members of the stafie of all local in the audience asked whether Gerlating to incidents in Hyde Park. they are capable of controlling 1,400 have been in a nice nervous state, newspapers, at which it was agreed many's economic crisis would be In 368 caess there were convictions; horse power engines in the air and then, wouldn't I, if I had been that the formation of such an eased by the return of her lost in six the charge was proved, but at six miles a minute. To do that colonies. Dr. Deissmann said that dismissed; in 11 the charge was a man has got to have high courage. SERVICE TO READERS. superstitious? I was also given an Association would be to their ad- when his friends pointed out that withdrawn or dismissed; in five a clear brain and immense skill... opal ring as a good-luck parting vantage. So far, so goed-and the there were 2,000,000. unemployed in there were no appearances and 48 which can only be attained by rear. HE HONG KONG DAILY
were not yet heard..
hard work and an inside as solid as TRON the RHONG gift. It had to be cut off when my headquarters of the Association Germany he replied that the ne- quisition of colonies was no remedy.
ferro-concrete," RONG WEEKLY PRESS, through hands swelled! Again at Singa- have been opened, but that has Great Britain owned half the world, When Princess Mary, Countess of their London Office, at 63, FLET pore-perhaps through sheer lazi-happened meanwhile! Have any yet she had a vast army of unem Harewood, went to open the first The report of Mr. G. D. Menta, the STREET, EC. 4, are prepared to give nese defied superstition when I rules of the Association been apployed. They in Germany were section of the new Queen Charlotte's the Commissioner, who, on Subscribers and Visitors advice regarding accommodation available, refused to link in with a chain proved by or even submitted to watching events in India with in Hospital in Goldhawk-road, Ham- Governor-General's order inquired to her by the arcbitees would not Johannesburg City Councillors, motoring facilities, suitable, shop of good-luck letters which I had the members? Have appeals been treaty and it seemed to them thas mersmith, last month, a key handed into allegations against certain
colonies only brought trouble. ping centres, etc.
made to a number of gentlemen
turn when she placed it in. the lock. atates" that two Councillors con- received." If when at home, they will call
Sensational rumours have been For some, seconds she struggled, but travened a section of the Local' or telephone to the above address, "Johnnie's "father used to think outside the journalistic profession circulating along Broadway, and the door remained closed until some Government Ordnance setting out they will receive the utmost assist that woman's place, was in the for financial assistance ! Have found their way into the papers one stepped forward to give her a the nature of corrupt practices, for ano and the latest available inforhome
and persons lacking the slightest con recently, that Douglas Fairbanks helping hand. The Princess spent which the maximum penalty is a mation on, all subjects of enquiry will be plaend at their disposal ▾
"Johnnie's" rebellious nature nection with journalism been urged and Mary Pickford have reached nearly half an hour looking over fine of £500 or imprisonment. The the parting of the ways and that a the new building and visiting the report adds: "If those in a posi- promptly asserted itself with the to become associate membersTM*** divorce action is imminent. When wards, and had a word and a smile tion to furnish first-hand informa: announcement that that was all of the Hong Kong Journalists' interviewed at their home at Bever- for all the mothers and babies in the tion could be persuaded to speak very well for many women, but Association If the answers to ley Hills, bowever, both Douglas hospital. The hospital, when com- a startling state of affairs in the and Mary emphatically denied thepleted, will be the largest maternity Johannesburg City Council adminis
tration would be revealed." her place was going to be in the these questions are what we antis rumours.
hospital in the Empire. air! Soon after this she metho- sipate, the profession has. ́bező dically and determinedly set out humiliated by the thoughtless
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A report has been made to the A Chinese interpreter named Lam Police by In Fat, master of the Lee Ip Chung, who was recently attach Tee firewood shop of 22, Swatowed to the Pingehan Police Station, Street, that one of his fokis had is reported to have been missing
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The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending July 18 amounted · to 109,923 tons, and the sales during the period to 84,255 tons.
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Lau Ling Lung arrived from Manila only a few days ago. His stay in the Philippines had evident- ly been a prosperous one, for the belt he wore as he sauntered along Queen's Road on Thursday contain ed a promissory note for $1,000, 14′′ recovery of 8904.32, being work done silver pesos and 36 in local money- and materials supplied in respect | Li Chike must have been aware of of a motor car by the Dragon the contents of the belt, and very Motor Car Company, of Wongner anxious to possess it. Don't you think that verandah rail is likely chong Road After Mr. F. X to fall and hurt somebody?",ho D'Almada, jur, had proved the asked the complainant. As com- claim, judgment was given for plainant was examining the rail in question, the defendant endeavoured plaintiffa
to relieve him of his belt. He was however, caught in the act, and on appearing before Mr. G. N. Orma was sentenced to six months' impri somment with hard labour and six
was right; that her, place was in So far as the Editor of this A Chinese woman was found by the airl
At the Summary Court yesterday, paper is aware, there has been no the Police on Monday night, hang- “My last years at school were objection expressed by employers ing by a length of rope from a Mr. Augustine Leong Hing Kee rather haphazard," said Miss Jonn-against the staff-men of local news-lamp-post in Canton Road She was abeant when he was sued for the sox, who is only 22 years of age. papers joining an Association to was unconscious when cut down and I got into the habit of attending protect their interests. Such an was rushed to the Kowloon Hospital only the lessons that had a parti organisation, properly conducted, when she is reported to be making cular appeal. When women started could be of considerable service good progress, wearing hair short, mine was in both to employers and employed. ringlets down my back. School But why go cap in hand to persons
When Harmony At Home," Fox rules said that our hair should be outside journalistic circles asking Movietone all-talking picture, opens closely plaited, but rather than for funds? is such begging for the Queen's Theatre on Friday for an enagement of two days; local obey I cut mine off. Thereby J. alms calculated to increase, or even picture-goers will see a production gat not only the Principal angry uphold, the prestige of the pro- which reviewers have acclaimed one A Chinese boy, who had previous with me, but incurred my father's fession? Why the unseemly haste of the most entertaining domestic ly received 10 strokes of the cane
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Impught to for hawking without a licence, st "displeasure a wer Is there open headquarters,,,daplo stage of screen. It was adapted Earbu before
fret, refused to let me go to the with a bar, before the founder from Harry Dilf's successful play, terday on the same charge. He Press, August 6, 1906. university until I had grown my members of the Association have and its sound screen treatment has pleaded guilty and said he would age an
greatly enhanced its entertaining like to enter the St. Louis Indis Looking Back 50 years. hair again. Then when I got there even seen-much less approved the values. Hamilton MoFadden direct trial Home for Boys where he would The Social Club, No, 209, Spring short hair was in vogue, and I had rules by which they are to abide ed, and the cast is headed by Wil- be taught a trade. He had already Gardens, WanchaiDancing taught to cut it.
Journalists, of all people, should liam Collier, Sr. and Marguerite taken up an apprenticeship in a free of charge Daily, Sundays ex- Churchill, with Rex Bell, Charles carpenter's shop and promised never cepted. Mr. S. G. Garwood in Up to the time of her Aus know the proper way to conduct Eaton Dixie Les and Charlotte to hawk again. A caution was charge of Pavilion:-Hong Kong tralian fight, Johnnie's" three auch busines
Henry in leading supporting roles, administered.
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