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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

PEAK CLUB.

EE Annual Meeting of Members Tehold at the Club on FRIDAY, the 27th of July, 1984, ut 6 P.M.

Tidies (Wires and Relatives of Members) will be Cardially Wel comed.

31st July, 1934.

H. C. B. WAY,

Hon. Secretary.

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HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

YLUBS and Referees wishing to join or retain their Membership

of the Association are reminded that August lat., is the closing date.

Estries for ha feugue close on the same date.

G. T. MAY,

23rd July, 1984.

Hon. Secretary.

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HONGKONG AND`SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

In Interim Dividend of £3 per

【T 18 HEREBY NOTIFIED that'

of

Share, subject to deduction Income Tax, bas"been declared for the HALF YEAE ending 80th June, 1934, at the rate of 1/5 3/4 per Dollar.

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THE DIVIDEND will be payable on and after MONDAY; 18th AUGUST, 1934, at the offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants,

·THE BEGISTER OF SHARES of the Corporation will be closed from MONDAY, Suth July, to SATURDAY, 11th August, (both days inclusive) during which period.

of shares no transfer

ean be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

V. M. GRAYBURN, Chief Manager, Hong Kong, 11th July, 1934,

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ENGAGEMENT

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 23, 1934.

THRILLS AT BISLEY

Close Fight For King's Prize

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London, July 22. Thrilling moments were perienced at Bisley before Captain JA Barlow of the West York. shires, beat Captain J: Sedgwick of the Durham. Light Infantry in a duel for the King's Prize. The rivals finished in frial stages of the nine hundred and one thou- | sand yards with 288 each.

Shooting off side by side, Barlow scored three successive bulls with counting shots; Sedgwick's first counting shot was a "magpie" and this settled the exciting contest. Barlow was born in India and was a former Regular Army Champion at Home.

Leading Seaman' G. W. Bent of H.M.S. Excellent was third with 286 points-Reuter.

FILM STAR'S, DIVORCE SUIT DISMISSED

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HEAVY RAIN IN

CANTON

Relief From Heat Wave

(From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, July 22.

If Gossip We Must

Last week was the warmest on re- Heavy rain fell this morning cord and far too sultry for dancing and drove mercury down to 78 dein town..."But if you really "MUST Krees Fahrenheit. As the rain was dance, then take her to, Repulse accompanied by a strong breeze, Bay." was the catchword, on 8a- the atmosphere was much coole turday...and a great many "of Vernacular press dispatches pub- our dancing Hearties" followed shed here and in Hong Kong this excellent suggestion. But I concerning the heat wave were begin to wonder i "petting" is a somewhat exaggerated. At no time

lost art in these enlightened days has the temperature risen to 100 degrees Fah." in the shade. the highest record being 92 degrees. That the hospitals are full of peo- ple affected by the heat is also exaggerated, although there are more patients than before the advent of the heat wave.

Many people are afflicted by pricky heat. There are also cases of sun-stroke and prostration trom the heat. Charitable institu- tions are giving away free medi- cine to prevent diseases caused by the heat, and the same formula is published in the press for general information. Free tea stands are provided at street corners by the Municipal Bureau of Social Affairs and charitable bodies. 0

Great Inconvenience is felt by a section of Tungshan residents because of the cessation of water supply. Many

foreign residents and high Chinese officials super much discomfort by the break down of water supply. Owing to The petition Wis made on

much demand, there is also a scar- grounds of mental cruelty, Reuelty of water supply to the west-

ern suburbs.

The skies are cloudy to-day. After the shower this morning. more rain fell this afternoon.

Los Angeles, July 20. The Judge here dismissed the divorce suit brought by the Mexi- éan fil star, Miss Lupe Velez, agalast Johnny "Tarzan" Welas- muller, after Lupe had twice. failed to appear at the court to press the suit.

ter.

Complaints have already been made about Japanese guards on the train. In the new agreement

to

all those shadowy terraces and' attractive green lawns seem make no appeal to the modern young man and his girl-friend.

severely alone. They leave them

By PRUDENCE

Chinese Society at the Races

and stay indoors in all the glare and glitter of the ballroom between dances. The return of The Ha-- wallan Troubadours was a great attraction last Saturday. Queenie ; and Dave can do just what they like with their audience, and were greeted by a perfect salvo of ap-

Mrs. D. H. Evens was very chic plause when the former made her and Mrs. Atkinson, who are just first spectacular entry, carolling back from a long holiday in Jain black and pale yellow. Mrs. her highest and sweetest top-note- pan, and Mrs. Maclean who looked | Prismcl fresh and cool in white The "Song of the Islands" Was most adorable - in her favourite checked organdie. Mrs. Odell, had charmingly given, and "Drifting | shade of blue. ard Dreaming" was another new and catchy number.

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A NEW FASHION -

The Commádore and Mrs. Frank Elliott set a fashion which was swiftly followed, when they decided to dine in the open aft.........and every other table on the big veran- dah was soon filled. Of course everyone wanted to move "Indoors though after dinner was over to see "Pearl" do her amus- ing Hula-Hula dance.

Those in search of new styles might do worse than order a mo- dified form of the charming dress

Another absentee who has just returned from the wilds was Miss Pat Master who looked very sweet in sea-green lace, and was with a big party at a table near where the host was (I think) Mr. Chal- Unor.

Mr. and Mrs. Larrsen arrived with some young people and

lke Miss Larrsen's demure" little frock of white and brown.

Miss Dodwell was very striking In darkest blue, with frills" öf white and a red sash. Miss Hum- phreys and Miss Hay-Edie both chose dresses which might have been formed of whipped up snow and sea-foam. Miss Yvonne Shen-

nothing at all is said about rail- FAMINE RELIEF she wore of rainbow ribbons fall-ton (10 sliver sandals) had a cap-

way guards. Yet when the Arsi train was about to leave from Felping for Mukden, "the first un- toward incident was the apparent- The engagement is announced be- ly unexpected appearance of

tween Captain Geoffrey Hugh Japanese military guard.” The Buckton Moss, Royal Engineers, posting of guards does not come of Mr. and Mrs. J. H within the Boxer Protecol, and Buckton Moss. of Charlton Japan has "no more right to do House. Hartlebury, Worcester- this than any other country.

Violet, Barbara

Rumour in the North would have shire, and daughter of, the late Arthur C. it that Japan hopes to extend this Franklin and of Mrs. Frank-system, to the Felping-Sulyuan

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Rice For NorthTM China

According to a local Chinese paper, it is reported that owing to the shortage of rain, North China famine, on account of the falling suffering from severe

of all the crops.

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The poor people are in sad

ing from a jewelled zone.

There were some exquisite dresses The to be seen last Saturday..... lovely lady in white, with long Boating angel-sleeves, and the fair-unknown in blue, who carried, her frilled skirt looped up from her left hand when dancing, were both very much admired...

Mr. and Mrs Croucher brought a large party and amongst those at their table I noticed Mrs. Stel- don who looked charming in a dress of rose-belge lace, (she. by the way, is quite a stranger now

tivating frock of pure white pl- quee, which fitted her like a glove. Miss Nichols was most etherial in mist-white organdie, and Miss Pitts in sapphire blue and gold looked quite indescribably blonde and

beautiful

"FESH AND DAINTY"

one of those delightful dresses of ne diagonal stripes, and I loved the frock with a ruche of brown and green worn by Mrs. Cameron.

Miss, Braga was charming" in black and white and Mis.” Turn-- bull looked very pretty in white. while Mrs, Mecklenburgh looked smart in black lace and scarlet. I'' slippers."

Among others who booked tables for the evening were Lt. Boothby. Capt. Krogh-Moe. Mr. and Mrs. Westlake, Mrs. Newton-Lees, Mrs. C. T. de Writehouse. Mr. Zimmern. Mr. Bollinis. Mr. and Mrs. Woet- zel. and Mr. and Mrs. Pullen. J do adore the green turtle soup. they have at the Repulse Bay Hotel...but I had quite forgot- ton the amusing way they serve it. When I suddenly glanced at my plate and saw a most realis- tle turtle reposing on it I got quite off the'...... a shock......it passed when the boy removed the top- shell and I discovered it was only a clever porcelata replica of the zeal animal.

"GYMKHANA CLUBS”

Another of those delightful Band Concerts was held at the United " Services Recreation Club last Fri-

e. What is there objectionable plight, all their food reserve beln that she has deserted Peak Man- most distinguished in black and day: The U.S.R.C. has the repu-

about these guards? If they real 13' served a purpose and helped to make of the line au effitient business enterprise. probably no one would be any the worse. Some nisunderstanding seems to have azisen on these matters, because the "Japanese Information Bureau takes to task the Peking and Tentsin Times or publishing complaints made as to the treat

ressment of foreign women by the

The Daily Press.

HONG KONG, JULY 93, 1934.

guards. The Information Bureau notes that the trouble did not Occur with guards.... but with soldiers traveling, with first-class tickets, and that the foreign wo

men were rude to them.

In truth the Japanese should PEIPING MUKDEN underscad that it is always ob

jectionable to have. 'numbers of After a lapse of two years and

mutary in uniform, travelling on passenger trains, and that con- nine months, through traffic once more arrived at

sidering the actions of the Japan Pelping from Mukden The negotiations over

ese troops and sailors in Shanghal., this matter have been long and it is hardly likely that anyone will belleve them to be the well difficult. One the one hand the Japanese wished to use the rail-mannered people they set them- way as a lever for the recognition selves out to be. It would be bet- of Manchukuo by the powers inter, 1. they had reserved coaches terested, notably Chia. In his for themselves, and then clashes instructions to the staff Issued would be less likely to occur. As several days previous to July 1, the paper replied. "The first duty Mr. Yin Tung, the Managing Di. of the Railway Authorities, and of rector of the Peiping Liaoning the Tourist Agency which is no- Raliway Administration, said, minally charged with the new ...The resumption of. through service, is to the travelling public." traffic is based upon the Tangku ƒ One might go even further and Armistice." In fact this is an- say that they also have a duty other step in a war, which is not to their shareholders, of whom no a war. It would be useless to re-small numbers are British. .. capitulate all the events, which The bomb outrage which occur- have taken place in the last three red, on the first train, and in years, and we can but hope that Chinese territory was an eclated the railway will be administered incident. Even the Japanese mi- as a business enterprise, which it litary authoritites did not consider is, and not as a means for one it to be of sufficent importance to side or the other to attain politica? follow up. This incident, which ends..

wrecked a third 'class coach and Certain things, which haye ap- killed about a „dozen harmless peared in a Northern contem. people, shows that travelling in porary, are not quite so reassur· the north is net without certain ing. The railway lme is of in- disadvantages. If the bomb had terest to the British and Chinese blown up a first class compart Corporation Ltd., which at various ment, full of Japanese officers.

gradually exhausted.

On account of this it is reported that over 400,000 picuis of Annam and Siamese rice have been ordered from Hongkong for already

North China.

KURODA SCANDAL---

Tokyo, July 21. The District Procurator's office this morning summoned Baron. Nakajima, ex-Minister of Com- merce and Industry for examina- tion in connection with the Kuro- da scandal, and detained him.- Reuter.

NEWS SUMMARY

Owing to the rain on Saturday, the entre lawn bowls programme was postponed. A short review of the position of both divisions of the league is given on

Page 10 Tennis Notes, giving a resume of the league, up-to-date, appear on Page 11 The latest appointments and an- nouncementa "which appeared in

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signs in favour of Kowloon The

dress of green, with a large flat baw of glittering emerald sequins, worn by Mrs. Croucher struck me as one of the loveliest things I have seen this summer.

Commander Howson also had a number of guests, including Major

saw Mr. and Mrs. Frederick at a table near the door, the latter very smart in pale" flowered chif- fon with a distinctive touch of black, Mrs. Costello, too, looked

Miss King looked fresh white. and dainty in shadowy pinks and blues......I wonder how many peo- ple have told her pretty sister that she looks rather like that Alm-favourite Katherine Hepburn, now that she does her hair in a new and intriguing way.....

Having made their beta these punters hope for the best.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

the Gazette, are reproduced on Page 7 Through our air mail service, we are able to publish the latest Co- lonial Office appointments.

Page 7 Pilot-Officer M. X, D. Porter re- "Van Buren for Manila and · New A. Chinese couple were found turned to the Colony on Friday by York were Mr. Alfred Hartor and stabbed to death in a house at the s.s. Antenor.

the Missen Josette and Elmes Sar- Shamshuipo on Saturday morning.

tor. Page 7

The death has occurred of Mrs. Ng Pak To, the mother of Mr. Ng Sze Cheung. well known tennis

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Major and Mrs. K. L. Stewart arrived in the Colony on Friday by the La. Antenor.

Only one case of enteric fever The wireless programme for the was reported for the 24 hours week-end

ZBW (Hong Kong).ended on July 20. Mania, Daventry and Berlin will be found on

Page 4 The Diary of local events is player.

Page The funerals of the late Mr. C. W. F. Booker and Capt. J. Bruhn, took place on Saturday, the formą

Flying-Officer R. 6. Ryan was among the passengers returning to the Colony by the 8.5. Antenor on Friday.

LOCAL MAPS times has advanced me continerent story. The affair of the Cemetery and the latter cremated colnshire Regiment Sports Oficer,

Peak District,

Kowloon,

Victoria, Territories.

building and improving. A