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“CHINESE ESTATES,
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THIRD INTERIM DIVIDEND
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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A THIRD INTERIM DIVIDEND for year ending 28th February, 1933, of two per cent, that is $2 per share, will be paid on" all shares in this Company on Friday, the 14th December, 1934, at the Company's Office at China Building?! 8th floor.
The TRANSFER BOOK of the
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Company will be CLOSED from theTHE TALKIES' TRIUMPH Sth to the 14th December, 1984, both days inclusive.
Ry Order of the Board of Directors,
FUNG MING FAN,
Director & Secretary. Hong Kong, 6th December, 1934.
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HONG KONG HORTICUL:
TURAL SOCIETY
ICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the above 8-ciety will be held at the Board Room of Messe. Jardine, Matheson &Co, Ltd, (by kind permission or Thursday, the 6th December, 1984,
at 5.15 pm.
J. T. HAGRAM,
Ron. Secretary. Jong Hong. 24th November, 1934.
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NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF BUSINESS
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W. RE LOXLEY & CO. (CHINA) LIMITED.
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NOTICE is harvien tot (hereinafter calle" the Firm") bave as from th 1st day of December, 1934, transferred the whole of the assets and liabilities of the merchant business carried by them at Victoria, Hong Kong and Shameen, Canton tó W. R. LOXLEY & CO. (CHINA) LIMITED (hereinafter called "the Company").
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When the first talking pictures made their unsynchronised ap pearance the average cinema- tograph patron continued to buy his usual seat but reserved his
opinion. On the other hand there were others who were downright hostile. Having heard their best- beloved actress, their Ideal' soul-
mate, speak, they felt embittered for weeks. The reasons for this hostility were many and varied Some said that sound slowed the action of the story; others com- plained it. Spoilt their nap.ound others again, that it was super- fluous, would not last, and that was coming to. But the "talkle' they didn't know what the cinema
It has, indeed. shouted
has lasted. the silent film down and out of existence, if one excludes places in the middle of the Dark contin- ent. For after .a. few short years there are only a few Jerichos which have not fallen to the blasts of the sound recording apparatus. Even in these last strongholds the halcyon quiet cannot be prolonged for ever. Renting firms have
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1934.
CONSERVATIVE VOTE ON
INDIA PROBLEM
British Press Comment
London. Dec. 8. go forward with their programme. The ballot at yesterday's-meet- | satisded that the predominant ing of the Conservative Central section of their supporters are at Council on the Joint Select Com- least 3 to 1 behind them at the mittee's report upon which the present early moment. What in Government's Bill on India will be fact had happened since the rt based, was approved by a 3-to. 1 port was published was that majority and is generally regarded large body of honest doubters, as as decisive. The Coutell consisted many of them are testifying in
of delegates of local. Conservative | public,' had become convinced by Associations charged to express the irresistible case set out in that their views and voting thas great State paper." represented a rough and ready referendum of the Party's opinions In such circumstances the full party conference which was con templated will not, it is understood,
be summoned,
which
The "Morning Post," voices opposition, declares that "this struggle to save Indía from a foolish and ruinous project has only begun and we are in good hopes that before it is ended pruderice and caution which we used to think characteristic of the British nation will again prevall.”
KEEN SATISFACTION Other Press comments almost unanimously express keen satis- faction on the emphatic nature of the vote. The Times" says as things are now Government can
RESOURCES OF MONGOLIA
ceased to handle non-talking mins Company Formed For
and such reels as are still exhibited must be hunted for and dug out of cobwebbed corners. Presently they will become blotched and
blemished and flickery beyond nogle templation, and on the first magle
phase
of living pictures"' the final darkness will have fallen.
Development
Special to the "Hong Kong Dais
If Gossip We Must
How do you do? I feel a little nervous in taking over this column. The very name "Gossip" suggests to my mind something rather fur- tive and malicious: a subtle word | | here, a raised eyebrow, there, and hey prestol a budding scandal is ready made.
At Fanling
I hope I shall be able to avoid these pitfalls. I must confine my- self rigidly to an account of social The Daily Telegraph" says the events and their devotees. I must "Conference has declared Copser-stick to dresses and dances and vative opinion unmistakably and respectably engaged couples. I will shown its impatience at any undue be good. and dangerous prolongation of the controversy." The "News Chroni- cle" says it is certain that the
Or the gatherings I have attend- report will now go through so far ed recently, I thought the opening as Parliament is concerned. It meet of the Fanling hunt was one will now be nil that progressively of the most enjoyable. It was held minded men, either in Britain or at "Annandale," the charming in india could have wished, or Jardine's Bigalow at Fanling, and hoped. But it may with good will Mr. W. J. Keswick was the host. and Intelligent co-operation be
The horses were deposited at the made the most fruitul ever taken." bottom of the garden, and the The. "Manchester Guardian" says Field gathered on the lawn, where "We do not think that those who drinks and sandwiches were served. voted for "Indian progress and His Excellency, The Governor was Mr. Baldwin will come to regret present, as an active follower of the their share in yesterday's business." rounds, and he addressed a few British Wireless.
words to the assembled company about hunting matters.
KIANGSI GOING AHEAD
Elaborate Plans For Industry
[Special to the Hong Kong Daily Presa" (Copyright).3
The Field
As I do not hunt myself, I found it a little dificult to appreciate the finer points of people's hunting kit. It seemed to me, though, (and to a crusty and very horsy male friend of mine) that everybody was much smarter than last year. There were 'about a hundred out, as well as perhaps nifty more who followed on foot or in cars. -*-
"Caeser
(BY "DUMBELLE")
and Mimi really the most sensational couple appear in thể Hong Kong Hotal some time : January
they play in tune and in time, but they had a rythmic precision and vigour that often lacking in Hong Kong male bands.
to
give as wedding presents. All the same. I like weddings. They make me feel maternal; or perhaps that is only the Champagne..***
Birh!
Most of the female element rode astride Mrs. Portman and Mrs. "Bill" Stanton were notable ex- Nanchang, Dec."b
ceptions, and both looked very nice Once bandit-infested, Klangs in dark blue habits. Mrs. D. C. coming a land of opportunities Wuson, a newcomer to the Colony. Elaborate plans for development of was beautifully turned out in a productive and reconstructive in light fawn riding coat and choco- ten Affairs Commission and Chin-dustries have been drawn up by late brown breeches. I hear the ese officals, aiming at the deve the Provincial Government for put has hunted in Ireland for many resources. ting the province. on the path of seasons and is very keen. Another
who was having her fist day out Will H Spread2sia panalo at Fanling was Mrs. Martin.
I hope, however, that this
With the weather as arctic as it Colonel and Miss Eird were there,fashion will not commend itself to is at present, it seems almost just returned from leave, and ap Hong Kong Society. It is frighten- an impertinence for me to talk parently quite glad to get back.
ing to imagine what the outcome about swimming. It was suggest- Among the "Infantry" I noticed would be. Bridge fours would be ed to me by the Agenda for com- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sheldon, Mrs.
replaced by Hot Harmony Quartets. Ing General Meeting of the Boteler and Miss Heather Gerard Peak Matrons would learn the USRC, which I have before me. Saxophone. Debutantes would be | In it. is a proposal "to discuss the scen by the dozen at Repulse Bay question of providing a swimming practising a G sharp shake on the pool in the Club grounds. It seems muted cornet. Definitely it must to me a splendid Idea, and if s not happen. And, of course it pool were built. I 'tēm. convinced that this already popular club would become the hub of Kow- loon's modest social existence. 1 can think of few things more
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Peiping. Dec. 5." To confess to having seen * Plans have been completed for silent film will soon date aa Mongolian industrial company. person. "How terribly interest jointly organised by the Mongol hig!" youth will exclaim," and can you remember the Crimea?" But we shall cherish agreeable recollec-lopment of Mongolia's On and after the 1st day of Decemtions of the age before the super- Inauguration is pending the approsperity, including the establish- ber, 1984, the Company will carry on cinema, when we sat entranced in proval of the National Government of a husbandry station, read the merchant business of the Firm at 4 fit-up hall and saw a motor-car | ment. York Building, Victoria, Hong Kong (in itself a bit of a novelty) run. A twelve years' contract between and at Shameen, Canton and will away with velled and goggled the company and the Commission assume all the outstanding liabilities passengers, and knock down in- has beeh tentatively signed with numerable meri on ladders and a capitalisation of $1,000,000 part- puncture innumerable holes in ly raised
by British-American property buildings. Whenever a
firms and organisations. lamp-post was overturned, the pianist wrought a crashing discord in the bass: that was the only sound. Nevermore will audience thrill to the caption: "Came the dawn
of the Firm.
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Dated the 30th day of November, 1934.
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The death has occurred of Lora
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Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on THURSDAY, the BTE DECEM BER, 1934.
By Order.
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justment of wolfram mines and the "establishment of a pottery and porcelain bureau
Next year $500,000 each will be spent on the revival of the tea in dustry, establishment of a paper inil and construction of cement The first project covers a long works. Private enterprises are also range in raising cattle, sheep and planning to finance an alcohol camels, and a factory for commed distillery, sugar refinery and cot-
beef and mutton..
wton mill-
The head office will be at Kal-China Fuited Press. gan the Chahar capital, and the director will be the Chinese Ad- viror to the Chakar Provincial Government
China United Press.
U.S. CONGRESSMEN ARRIVE
Proceeding To The Philippines
Shanghai, Dec. 5. Five members of the United States Congress arrived here from Japan to-day on their way to the Philippines aboard the Canadian Pacine Empress of Canada. They
are:
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Five cases of Diphtheria were reported to the Health Authorities for the 24 hours ending December
Getting into the way of a lorry in Gloucester Road, a 5-year-old boy, Lo Chun, son of a fishing boat band, was seriously injured, his skull being fractured
And After
Not the least pleasurable part of the day was after the Hunt war over. I had tea in the Hunters Arms, with two bolled eggs that I did not really feel I had earned.
It is a most pleasant place, ex- cellently run. It is a miracle to
me how the small staff manages to compete with the rush of orders for tea and drinks which occurs after the "hunters are home from the hill
The Madcaps., Women have made yet another encroachment on what has hither- to been considered as a male pre- serve. I refer to Miss Jere Lee, and her American Girls' Band, who have been engaged to play by the China Emporium at their daily tea dances throughout the winter. I went there rather doubtfully, Imust confess, but I was surprised to find how good they were. Not only did
he put on the practice of merch-
won't,
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. Spate Of Weddings - Whether it is the cold weather or the Christmas spirit I do not now, but everyone who has not already done so seems to be rush-
pleasant than to be able to bathe at one's door, so to speak, during the hot weather. It is curious that ing off to get married. The first wedding is on the 18th, when Miss
in a place so riddled with water as Wilkinson and Mr. Walker are get-Hong Kong, almost a Sabbath day's ting married at St. Andrews, Kow- Journey 15 necessary before you loon. Two days later Miss Elleen- can get a bathe.
Finis Bonnar and Mr. John Ropes are also having their wedding, at the same church. Miss B. Walker and Mr. O.E. C. Martin are getting married-in February, and I hear rumours of others who are also contemplating similar perform inces. With anxious fingers I dive into my cupboard to see what skeletons it contains which I can
NEWS SUMMARY
The Fight Hon. Stanley Owen
·Buskmaster, "created "Baron af Cheddington in 1915 and Viscount in 1933, was Chairman of the Governing Body of Imperial Col lege of Science and Technology: Chairman of Political Honours Review Committee. 1924 and 1929
Senator McAdoo, of - Cali- Throwing himself, from the top He was called to the Bar of the formla: Senator M. E. Tydings of floor of 82 Bonham Strand East, Inner Temple in 1834. He has Maryland; Senator K. M. C. Keller Wong Kit was fatally injured when served as a Member of Parliament of Tennessee; Senator E. W. Gibhe dropped a height of 10 feet into
sion, Yorkshire. He was a mem-tive C. D. Millard of New York, Government Civil Hospital.
The Chinese General Chamber The visitors were met by mem» Toys, marful and ornamental Xmas ber of the Council of the Duchy
be the fate in future of tobacco of Commerce held their monthly General, bers of the Philippines Legislature, From Bermany, will be sold in aid of 1913; Director of the Press Bur-Senor Banaventure Riries and Baguir village near ashkabad, on otherwise posted in deceptive pack-noon at the Chamber's Headquar
Excavations are in progress at leaves disguised as other goods or committee meeting yesterday after- Presenia, sweets, cakes, ore, imported of Lancashire: Solicitor
Chancellar, Benor Eulogio Benitez. They ar- the Hongkong German Women's cau, 1914-15; Lord
ters at which several interesting Guild, in the Gurman Club, 21915-16; member of the Interallied rived some days ago and was the former site of the ancient cap- ages.
matters were discussed.
Page 8. Connaught Road Opening at 4 Conference on Finance and Sup- clarify some of the outstanding of the Kingdom of Parthis which existed in the third century questions of Filipino-interest: be p.m.on Thursday, December plles.
fore the American visitors reach before our era.
BAZAAR for Cambridge auch Keighley D'vi- son of Vermont and Represent the street. He was admitted to the
6 and closing on Saturday, Lord Buckmaster leaves a heir,
ecember 8 at 8pm.
Friends are Cordially Invite..
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THAT WHEN You are at Home you can get the
HONG
KONG DAILY PRESS
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the Hon. Owen Stanley Buckma ter..
CHINA GOVERNMENT
"APPOINMENTS
Manila- Reuter,
ANXIETY FOR AIRMAN'S SAFETY
ants who transmit tobacco leaves
through the post in an effort to
evate the duties. Confiscation will
The Hong Kong Chinese Choral Society is giving a concert on Saturday evening at the Great Hall of the University when, a splendid programme will be presented
And that is quite enough for to day. I am going briskly out to buy a fur coat, two hot-water- bottles, and a little something to warm the stomach internally. This is no weather for gossiping. People are somuffled up that you can't tell who they are. And sometimes one Hardly cares.
* The HK. Art Club's exhibition is described an
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The late Mr. Vicente Atlerıza's funeral took place yesterday even- ing at the Catholic Cemetery.....
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A Coroner's inquest was held yes- terday into the death of Lance- Eergt. L. V. Baker who was found shot in his quarters at the Central Police Station on the night of November 5.
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Babe Ruth, famous American Page 7 baseball player and home run king, hit a two bagger in the Shanghai fetched
Dr. Iodoiso Espinosa, Vice- President of the Republic of Nicaragua, will be arriving in the At Kowloon, in a timber yard at Colony on the "Kashima Maru the junction of Austin Road and He has recently been to Tokyo for Canton Road, a destitute who gave the Red Cross conference and bas Lds name as Chán cong Fong, was since toured North China, vikiting rescued in the nick of time from Priping and Shanghal. It is not a death which he had prescribed known whether Dr Espinosa will The Rev. T. Ryan, B.J., in con game yesterday which No News For Four Hours
for himself by hanging. After be returning Nicaragua via being cut down, he was guttering Europe or direct across the Pacific. Bar Fra
severely from shock, his condition Hunac before returning to Shang- Grave fears are now felt for the necessitating his removal to hos hal safety of the noted
pital Australian airman,
Nanking, Dec. 5. Beveral important appointments have been made to the Central Political Council, M. Huang The is appointed concurrently Minister of the Interior, succeeding Mr. two compa Huang Shao Halung, Mr. Chen has been Tiao Yuan has been appointed. It is believed President of the Military Advisory | within 200 Council, succeeding Mr. Tang United Stat "Bheng Chl, who becomes Director planes have
General of Military Training/ Me | the area in vain. Chu Pei Teb is appointed acting Uim hoped · of Chief of General Stam, it is under-- Califo stood.
Audre
“Mr. Huang Bhao Hslung la to be | pilot, appointed. Chairman, of the Che navigat kiang – Provincial Government ---
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tinuation of his series of articles on three runs. The visitors won 22/1. "Social Welfare," writes on the beggar problem,
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