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IN ENGLAND NOW EVENTS GRAVE

AND GAY

THE

TRUTH" ABOUT THE NATIONAL CRISIS.

THE LATEST SHOWS: JACK BUCHANAN AND SOPHIE TUCKER

(A LETTER TO HELENA IN HONG KONG FROM

WANDERING FRIEND.;

am glad, my dear Helens, to hear that Hong Kong has recover -ed from the dreadful state of bank rupter into which it had sunk when I shied away last spring, and that

the Colony is analeially sound again. What a relief for you all! Texpect there is nich jubilation. among all those who had their salaries docked-and no doubt they ara living in pleased anticipation of recovering back pay. I hope they

may get it

I expect you've heard by this time that England is almost bankrupt

too!

grows into such a volume of ecund that you simply can't hour the music, and after their final dynamic climax they are recalled again and again! ty

England's Beauty Spots.

You ask me to recommend somó really attractive spot not too far from London when you want to escape from friends and relations for a time on your next leave, Why not

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1931.

HÀNG CHOW NEWS

LETTER.

PROSPECTS OF A LEAN...

WINTER

THE PAN-PACIFIC CONFERENCE.

(From "Our Own Correspondent.)

Hangcliow, Sept. 18. Chekiang Province, like other provinces, bus, experienced an ox optionally heavy fall of rain, which with attendant destruction of the has caused floods, in various parts

rice crops, and loss of human life and live-stock in a few districts Much uneasiness is felt in the pects of a very lean winter, if no northern districts where the pros

actual famine, are staring people in the face. In one or two places Christians have met together to discuss anys and means of helping these unfortunates, who, through no. fault of their own, are in dire straits. The price of rice has risen from 311 to 15 par tan within the last four weeks.

not try Folkatong? It is one of the nicest of all the South-Const watering-places and enters for all tastes and for all weathers. Tennis, So tiresome for everybody. It golf and polo can be got for the appears that the exports keep fall asking, as well as bathing and all ing, and the dole keeps rising, and tho usual cen-sido attractions. On

The recent falling off of attend of course the poor Chancellor of warm afternoons it is delightful to the Exchequer, has to keep on sendlinger along the Jews listening ances at the larger hospitals has ing gold to America to pay all to the band green grass under been noticeable, the heavy rains those old War Debts, and finally foot, and a wide panorama of blus having prevented patients from the Bank of England was getting below. If wet, there are ex-travelling. Bo empty, that n horrid rumour got about that it would have to be sold, and turned into Picture House.

Of course, are noticed the shortage of money ages ago-so did nearly everybody else except Members of singer of Show Boo!" fame, the Parliament, and they knew nothing other day but I was disappointed. at all about it until they want He has a voics of lovely quality and away for the summer holidays and his "pianossimos" are exquisite, found that all the Continental but he lacks dramatic fire and his Hotel-keeper wanted cash-in-ad- singing is monotonous. vanes This upset all the M.P.I have never cared much for so much that they discovered it was Vandeville artistes, so I waan't a National Crisis! The Members bit thrilled when told I was to be of the Cabinet rushed back at once taken to hear the famous Sophie to London to change, portfolios (ex- Tucker, cept the Socialists who threw theirs. on the floor and stamped on them) so now we have a National Govern.

cellent concerts, numerous variety The local members of the Press shows, and a good little theatre, where London companies and London stars pay flying visits. I heard Paul,

ment."

“Stand Up and Sing.”

Robertson, the Negro

Sophle Tucker,

I settled myself down in my stall prepared to be very hypercritical, and then the popular "Soph" ap peared! She is fat, she is fair,

Association have been drawing at tention to themselves the past few days by their requests that the forthcoming Pan-Pacific Conference should not be allowed to meet in Hangchow; their reasons being that the members of this Conference seck to promote the welfare of foreign nations at the expense of China, This, in epite of the invitation to the Conference having come from the National Government. However the Generalissimo has poured oil on the troubled waters and the Chinese Press is, for the time being; free from provocation.

The Gotary Club commenced its regular business meetings on the 11th inst.

The Haugehow Christian College, the union institution of the Northern

and Southern Presbyterian Missions, haa completed its registration

papera, and is duly registered with the National Government. The number of students admitted this term is more than usual. The local

THE REEL CLUB HONG KONG STOCK

YEAR'S ACTIVITIES REVIEWED.

OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED,

MARKET.

YESTERDAY'S TRANSAC-

TIONS.

When the market opened yoster- day morning business was quiet but:

Banks were in demand at 32,050. Dantons were in request at $1,545, as were Unions at 9555."

The fifth annual general meeting of the members of the Hong Kong Reol Club, under the auspices of the St. Andrew's Society, was held at the Helena May Institute you terday afternoon.

Thoro

was a large gathering of members present, the meeting being presided over by Dr. G. D. Black, President of the Club,

The President shid.The balance, have been quiet for some time, were

97.68. to the credit of the Club, it will in demand at Tla 14 be noted, is $397.68.

Hong Kong Tires were likewise wanted at $1,488

Steamboats could have been ob Bained at #281,

Explorations,

which

Raubs, which were done at 3401 and $41, were on offer at 841), but at the close there were buyers at 841.

Providenta could have been ab

we have had 18 members resign from the Club and 30 new members join our membership, is now 00. to join, are invited to "Bil in ontained at 30.60. Members having fricinia who wish

trance forms and send them in to the Hon. Secretary as there are now 17.30, with buyers at the close t vacancies in the Club.

Hotel (old) were on offer at

A dance was held at Lane, Craw. | $17.15.

ford's Restaurant on November 6, 1930, which was attended by a large number of members and friends, the programme embracing Scottish and modern ballroom dances,

We are much indebted to Pips Major Mackie for very valuable struction was given in Foursome and tuition during the past season. In- Eightsome Reels Highland Fling, Sword Dazee, Highland Schottische and Caledonians. Circassian Circle and Petronelin were tried with great success,

The Late Miss N. Mole We deeply regret to record the death of Miss N. McNeillie who had given great assistance on dance sub-committees and had been a very enthusiastic member since 1927.

Our former Hon. Secretary, Mr. I. F. Grant, will not be with us this year having been posted to Kiukiang, while Mr. and Mrs. D. La MaoWhirter have transferred their activities to the Shanghai. Reel Club

Our Hon. Treasurer, Mr. I. IL C. Eighet, bas been seriously but are pleased to say ho is now convalescented

The accounts have audited by Mr.

Lands, which, were disposed of at 891, closed in demand at 2001.

Humphreys (old) were in demand at 8211,

Realties were the medium of sales

$17.45 and 817

Ewon were in roquest «nt« Tis, 16.15, as were Shanghai Cottons at la 108, and Zoong Singa nt Tis.

23,80 and $24, and at the close Trams changed hands at $234,

shares could have been obtained at the latter rate, aft

Star Ferries were wanted at 895

Telephones (part paid) were in demand at 34

Darton Ices, which changed hands

af 87.90, closed with buyers, hit this quotation.

Gamants (combined) were dealt in- at 820.00.

(832)

Dairy Farms were in request at Watsons were also wanted int $17.30. *Constructions, cum rights," arë nominal at 814, as are also the rights at $2,821,22

T. W Riddell to whom our thanks AFTERNOON'S TRANSACTIONS. are due, WA

The report and statement of ac counts were adopted unanimously..

Election of Offcars.

In the afternoon, the market was very quiet. The d

Banks, which were reported done at $2,045, had" sellers at the close at 82,050 mg tanand

Dooku, wore in demand at 830. Lands," which were-done at #00) and 801, closed in demand at the former rates

The President then offered thanks to the members of the Committee. who had served during the past year, and particularly to Pipe-Major

W. C. K. Mackie.(Applause.)

Then followed the election of officers for the ensuing year. They

were

Realtias receded to the nominal: figure of 81710.

Ewor changed hands at. Tle.” 164,"

Shanghai Cottons could have been obtained at Th, 107.4

President: Mr. R. O. Sutherland and, at the close there were aclezs Joint Vice-Presidents: Mrs. C. Gat this rate. S. Mackie and Mrs. J. Halston..

Committee:Mins J. Whyte, Mra B. Linnig, Mrs. F. Stevenson, Mr. Black

of Wales, and the artfulness of be shocked,she skate time to American school for foreign children W. Robertson and Dr. G. DR $23.90, closed in demand at 823.40. -

50

quiokl

Of course, what we really need is and she is most decidedly forty, oas of those strong but not too but she is quite irresistible. Her silent men to take charge of affairs; personality, grips; her quaint philo- someone with the determination of sophy intrigues; ber broad humour Mussolini, the brain of Winston rocks the house. with gales of Churchill, the charm of the Prince laughter, but there is no

Jack Buchanon. If there is any over that thin ice; you hear it one like that in Hong Kong justerack,but she is away and safe on send him along.

the other side before the Censor has Talking of Jack Buchahon, Lon time to hold up his hand and call don, of course, is empty this month, aut stop." Don't get gramo but the Hippodrome is always full phone records, they don't, do her for there is packed house every justice, but if you get a chance to hight to see his latest show Stand hear Sophie Tucker, then don't up' and Sing." Things have been miss it!

and

opens next week.

Chaklung University.

Ron. Secretary-Mr. W. G. Lari- merit,

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. T. P. Saun derson.

Trams, which had sellers at

Electrics changed hinds at $83). naWatsons were done at $17,40 sind. $17:50.

This concluded the business of the meeting, and the frat practice LATE MISS LEUNG TSUI HO. dance of the new season was then begun.

SAILOR'S SUICIDE.

CORONER'S INQUIRY AT "KOWLOON MAGISTRADY,

MEMORIAL SERVICE ON

'SUNDAY.

Two weeks ago I was privileged. to be shown over the buildings and grounds of the Chekiang University, The mildings are scattered, some are well-built, and modern; others ́have been merely Chinese dwellings

In memory of the Inte Miss Leung very dull intely with all these To return to Folkstone. It is adapted as well as possible. On the

Tsui Ho, & First Year Arts student money-troubles, wet-days, and

also an excellent motoring centre whole the equipment could be con

at the Hong Kong University, who oricket-fixtures spoiled-by-rain — 50

sidered good, and there was an air- so there are such numbers of delight of prosperity prevailing in spite of

passed away at Canton last June). we thought we would run up to ful places all around. Canterbury the salaries of the staff still being

the University. Christian - Associa- tion held a memorial service at St. Town for a night and see London's with its wonderful Cathedral several mouths in arrears.

31r. J. A Fraser sat as Coroner John's Hall on Sunday evening, be- best and brightest show and pays a visit; so

The yesterday at Kowloon Magistracy.fore a large congregation, which does. Dymchurch must admit that we had the dose with its miles of smooth sands, kept. There is a roll-call of about ing the death of A.B. Archie Hall deceased had received her early grounds were well laid out and well when an inquiry was conducted re-included many girl students from garding the circumstances attend Ying Wah Girls' College, where the exhilarating evening we have had ideal for the children; so does By 300 undergraduates, to whom most (29) af H... Seraph, whose body education. for weeks... "Stand up and Sing"

most fascinating of the old will probably be running when you Cinque Ports" with its cobbled sule, excepting that of medicine.

branches of knowledge are avail. was found bauging in the kitchen

Among, those present weru noticed of a flat in Haiphong Road on the parents of the descased. Rev. come home on leave next year, so streets Mermaid Iron"

September 70. B. Sham (Worden of St. John's I don't trouble to describe it. For quaint clock-tower. Deal and St. building for the Provinojal Library Seraph, who said that on informa Koxik, Selo Eng Kee, Cheung King The imposing-looking concrete

The first witness called was Hall) and Mrs. Shann, Mesars, C., Lieut. Dwane, HN H.M.S. E. B. Clarabut, John Pau, Chow too many recent plays seem to de Margaret's Bay have a charm all pend for effect on grotesque old-thew and behind all this liess a stone's throw from the Urver tion received he went to the flat Pak, H. M. Lee, OT. Law, Li Kam fashioned frocka," and it is quite

told that the Provincial Government Hall was an Able Seaman on the Lam Ko Cheung, and Tum Yik. sity, but as yet it is empty. I am about 3 pm, on the day in question: Tong, IA Ka. Tong, K. C. Tsang, when he saw the deceased's body, 8: T. Cheung, H. Lee, Les Yim, does not consider it expedient to "Seraph." He was 22 years of Fong, and Miss Popo, P. O spend money on buying booka now, age, foined the Service on June Kwok, L. Todd, La Sau Man E and that when it does opon, the 1995 and the "Buren Cn Octou Ho, Ada Leung, Hutchinson (Prin 1, 1924 Witness added that Ba!" University library will transfer its had never been punished he Wa Yuen, and O. C. Choi,

cipal, Ying Wah-Girls' College), H. books to make a good show, a very reliable man and had Mr. Ng Pew Song (Chairman of Bishop Curtis has gone to Hung Continuing witness said that the Christian Association) presid

Very good, record Kong to conter with other Anglican Hall, who had permission to lived, and Mr. C. L. Cheung offcint Colony to discuss important points19.30 pm on September 8 and Sterling Qualifies Bishops who are meeting in the in, Kowloon, went off duty—at in connection with mission work in was expected to report again for Miss Hutchinson, headmistress of China me po duty at the samu bour, the next Xing, Wah College, addressed the Mokarshan is once more deserted day. He was, however, found ab-congregation, saying that Miss Taui they houses are closed and locked; sent on September The Ho entered Ting Wah College in and the shutters barred. The swim-Seraph was in Kobe for about to 1918 and had been there until lest ports Department) who appeared

ming pool was closed earlier than days sometiine in April or Mey December when she passed the. Kor the prosecution, naked his Wor-usual owing to the supervision of but nothing untoward happened in Hong Kong matriculation and enter ship's permission to withdraw the alterations, and the addition of a connection with Hall and the, vesed the University. She and another charge on the ground that there was taller pool for the younger child; sel returned to Hong Kong about student were the first girls from ren. The Shanghai Municipal Coun July 7 Ying Wab to pass the matric. Miss cil's Baatorium will keep open to Evidence was given by a medic. Hutchinson dwelt at length on the the end of the year, and the Rail-at ofser attached to the Royal sterling qualities of the deceased, way Hotel closes at the end of Oo Naval Hospital, who said that he whom she described, se ona of the tober Those who go to Mokanahan examined the body on September | most, intelligent and ambitious girls ou bail of 810,000 regularly som to enjoy it more 8 and, in his opinion death was she had had under her charge. The Mr. Todd then applied for the every year and, shildren, now due to asphyxia caused by strandecczued was well-versed in Chi- retention of certaid documents grown up, look back to their holi gulation, consistent with hanging best aho was a promi

member hearingsMraz, "days on the puntain as store of by the length of rope produced in ofthega Cayetan dial, not grant the their happiest exporze2005 Visitors Court After further evidanes, times application but allowed" Todd from other parts of China, Shan had been taken, the Coroner à re The late Miss Tshi Ho was bur ono day in which to return the tung, Houan, Bukien--were all loud turned a verdict of Suicide by in Canton, near the tom documents

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Hanging

Seventy-two Heroes

a relief to go to the Hippodrome Kent with its woods, cherry and see such lots of lovely dresses orchards and hop-gardens-love and so many pretty girls wearing liest of all the English countries thom. The ones I liked best of all Well, dear Helene, I must stop. were graceful gowns of gray velvet, If you want something really novel worn with muffs of wall-flower for afternion wear this autumn, browns and yellow-too delicious! then buy a pair of velvet gloves As for the Carro Scene with those They have large embroidered ghunt marvellous dancers. The Six Hin lete, they are very pretty. very dustans," well, it simply has to be smart, and they add a touch of dis hoard anything like the applause Anything else you want to know?

spen to be believed 1 I've never tinction to any afternoon costume.

Tours over.

they get for their aerobatic dance)

It starts long before the end, and

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CASE AGAINST MERCHANT

WITHDRAWN.

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