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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

VITH reference to Mr. R. K. Batchelor's appointment as District Manager in "Canton, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. beg to advise that Mr. V. E. Ferrier will still remain an agent of the Company in Canton and look after the interests of our present policy- holders and friends.

E. J. R. MITCHELI,

-Manager for South China.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONG KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

IN THE GOODS cr JOHN REGINALD HINTON, LATE OF VICTORIA IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG MARCANTILE ASSISTANT, DE- CHASED.

the

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has, by virtue of provisions of Section 53 of the Probates Ordinance No. 2 of 1897, made an order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in their blaims against the above estate to the 31st of JANUARY, 1935.

All creditors and others are accord ingly hereby required to send their claims to the undersigned on or before that data

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HONG KONG January 14, 1935..

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1935.

CHINA AND TIBET

Improvement In Relations

NAVY WINS

Triangular Rugby

Decided

By defeating the Army on Satur

[Specks to the "Hong Kong Dally day by 10 points to 9, the Royal

Press"]

Navy retains the Triangular Tour- nament Rugger Trophy for the current season.

Benson, was particularly brilliant and was to a great measure respon- sible for the Navy's success.

The Army led by 3-0 at the m

terval.

The Navy took the play into the Army's half from the kick-off but detcalf was responsible for a clever tackle which broke up the Navy attack for the time being

Pelping: Jan. 6. Interviewed on his arrival here] yesterday from Nanking, Mr. Chao Pel-llen Vice-Chairman of the Mon- golian and Tibetan Commission. sald Chat General Huang Mu- BRITISH RECOVERY AND Sung, Special Commissioner to

AMERICAN

Tibet, is expected to return, ta Nanking within a month or

30 Mr. Chao further stated that President Roosevelt's comments the visit of General Huang on England and English action | to Lhasa has borrie · very during the crisis have naturally satisfactory results, for relations

Lewis crossed over for the Army, aroused much interest in Great between Tibet and China proper

but Cetcalf failed to convert from Britain, both among his whole are already greatly improved hearted admirers and his mort Referring to reported reorganfan extremely difficult angle. Im- mediately afterwards, the Army cautious critica. To what ex-sation of the Mongolian and tent, it is asked, was he justined Tibetan Commission, Mr. Chan would have increased their lead in rebutting the argument that stated that, although such a step had Benson not tackled Metcalf contemplated by the just as the latter was about to England has recovered by a "do- was once.. nothing" policy and in implying Government, the project has been reach touch following a brillant

sola effort. similarity between British and abandoned. American action?

On one point, at least, there is

agreement. It certainly is the case that by a long continuous process spread over many years Great Britain had already accom- plished certain things which Pre- sident Roosevelt was bent on ac- complishing almost at one stroke. Britain is, for example, the country in which the trade union expert- ment has been most completely tried out. A hundred years of slow development, have led to the general acceptance of that " collec- tive bargaining” which, as the IN THE SUPREME COURT OF President said, is the basis of re-

Dated the 5th of January, 1935. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER Bolicitors for the Executric

Prince's Building,

Hong Kong.

(9143)

TONG CON

PROBATE JURISDITION IN THE GOODS OF GUADALUPE BARRETTO DI BALBAR LATE OF 170, Pazo DI SAN GERVASIO BABULLONA, SPAIN, WIDOW, DECEASED.

lations between capital and labour in Great Britain.

Again, the activities of Liberalism and the growing strength of or- Fanized

many

labour produced social services in Britain even be- fore the nineteenth century was out--the regulation of child labour, restrictions on hours of work, fac- TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Court has, by virtueory and sanitary inspection. Be- of the provisions of Section 68 fore the war provision was made of the Probates Ordinance No. 2 of for old age pensions, the reading 1897. made an Order limiting the of school children, and the estab- time for creditors and others to ends lishment of official employment in their claims against the above estate exchanges. Immediately after the to the 3lax of JANUARY, 1935.

war unemployment insurance be came compulsory in all but a few trades, and the state accepted re- sponsibility for the housing of the working classes.

All creditors and others are accord ingly hereby required, send their cisime to the undersigned on or before

that date.

Dated the 5th of January, 1915.--*

Britain's movement may have: JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,

been slow; but It began early, and Solicitors for the Executor,

-it has been persistent. Nor is it Prince's Building,

true that her policy during the Hong Kong.

depression has been one of "do [3143 nothing." Some of the measures that were taken in 1931 may seem to be negative in their nature those, for example, which called for sacrifice both in bearing heavy taxation and some cuts in wages. Other measures were taken after the abandonment of the gold stan- dard, such as that of taking advan

NOTICE.

Twenty Philippine Islands Government $1,000 bonds numbered 829 to 838, 3180,

3131, 8822 to 8824 and 14296| to "14800 are reported missing.

Before negotiating] please communicate with Post Office Box No. 456, Hong Kong GP O

TRAVELLING JOURNALISTS

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Canton, January 12.

It is reported that a party of Shanghal journalists left Shang- hai for Canton on

& tout. of last Inspection

week by the #eroplane "Fukien."

On the way they called at Wanchow Foochow Amoy and

Swatow.

It is said that the party con-

sisted

of seven, Ave being journalists, and the others being]

tage of cheap money to convert

large masses of debt from high interest-bearing bonds to bonds bearing low interest. But these were far from being the only ac tive steps taken to deal with the erisis.

China United Press (by Mail)

In the second half, Benson broke <As regards the post of Super- visor of the Mongolian Autono- through and following a zig-zag mous Council, he said that Gene-run passed to Cheyne, who passed ral Ho Ying-ching Minister of to Orr-Ewing who fell over the Military Affairs, was still disinclin- Army line. Roome converted, ed to accept it. and that the Morgan of the Army team had to Government was now considering leave the field following an injury. the appointment of MI. Chao The Navy scored again through Tal-wen instead, but whether the Kelburn who following up a move. latter will accept the past is yel ment between Benson and Marsh not know...

scored near the posts. Roome had an easy kick to convert...

Just before the end Boyling was carried off after falling on the ball in an attempt to check a forward rush, being kicked in the head.

Lieut.-Comdr. Dendy, R.N., re- fereed and the teams were:~~~

Army-Fus Barry (Fusiliers); Fus. Floyd (Fusiliers), Lieut. Met calf (Artlilery), Spr. Boyling (EN gineers), and L/Cpl. Davis (Fust- llers); L/Cpl. Lewis (Fillers) and [Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Lieut. Hamilton (Engineers); Lieut.

ASSISTANCE TO

FARMERS

Bank Doing Good

· Business

Press"

the

Hankow, Jan 7. The Four-Province Bank, which was organised by

military headquarters here with the object of giving financial assistance to farmers in Honan, Hupeh, Anhu and Klangs by extending loans at low interest, has been doing good business. Branches of the

Bank have been established" "in Kiangsu, Cheklang, Fuklen, Kansu, Shensi and other provin

a net profit of $200,000 ces, and was made" in 1934:

Contrary to reports, the ñ8%d office of the bank will not be re- moved to Shanghai, but will re main in Hankow. However, in view of the increased scope of its undertakings the name of the bank will be changed It will henceforth be

the known as National Farmers' Bank

China United Press (by Mail)

GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS

Lieut. Benson

Harrison (East Lanes), Cpl. Hardy (Borderers), Pte. Gilmore (Border- ers): Pte. Jones (Borderers), Fu Morgan (Fusillers); Fun Eagle (Fusiliers), L/Bdr. Hall (Artillery) and Ghr. Barraclough (Artillery).. Navy Tel Martin (Medway); Lt. Currey (Cornwall), Sto. Marsh (Suffolk) Sug (Medway) Pay Guf Lieut. Biggle (Kent), Lt. Cheyne (Medway) and Lieut. Forbes (Medway) (Captain): Paym. Lieut. Sowman (Kent), E Cooper (Medway), Sub. Lieut. Col R. A. Galletley (Cornwall)-Lieut.

fast (Medway) Comdr. Roome (Medway), Comdr. Orr-Ewing (Tamar), Lieut. Kelburne (Fal- mouth) and E A Hammett (Med- way).

Interport Team's Narrow Escape

The interport side playing against a combined Navy-Club alde on Saturday, in a match which wag certainly not of interport standard, managed to win by 13 Canton, January 12. points (two goals and a try) to 11 With a view to the prevention ! points (two tries and a goal), of corruption and irregularities, it Lammert was the cutstanding"

is reported that... General Chan pinyer for the Interport side, while Chat Tong, Chairman of the co- Robertson and Afther also played mittee of the Kwangtung Yan Of well For the losers MacCauley Charitable Institution is endear was conspicuons vouring to bring about the union Major H. JM Mcintyre, and co-operation of the charit-refereed and the teams were: able institutions of the province under one supreme con- C. Archer, LG. Robertson, R. Probables G. P. Lammert; trol

Griffiths, M. W. Scott J. Hutchison and H. G. Meeke; AF. Walkden, G. Castleton, H. O. Brambles Bradford, W. E. Peers, E A. Munro

whole

The whole system of unemploy ment insurance was improved, and brought into proper relationship with a new system of unemploy ment relief, administered by the state. The miseries of the jobless have been immensely reduced by the organization of an all-inclusive system of relief, and more recently This has been deemed neces by the provision of instructional sary, owing to the fact that the courses for the young unemployed Government depends upon

Nor was it by inactivity that charitable institutions for co

the England during this period gave operation and assistance in time up her traditional policy of free of disorder and particularly, when trade, and embarked upon a new the people are in suffering and experiment much criticized in distress.-~ many circles of limited protec- Tom Wah Tat Por tion. The new marketing schemes have done something to stimulate agriculture and to carry the coun-

try a little further in the direction of being self-supporting Trade. the pilot and the manager of the agreements with groups of coun

Aviation Company.

Fam Wah Tat Po.

FAMOUS PAGODA

REPAIRED

tries have been partially successful

in stimulating commerce.

DEPRESSION HITS SILK-

FILATURES

Canton January Before the depression began affect the silk trade of Kying-

(Cornwall), A. - B.

Navy Club —EAR.”

(Cornwall), A wally Lt. Clark Cartwrigh

If Gossip We Must

ST. GEORGE'S BALL

The outstanding event of the week of course was the St. George's Ball About five weeks ago the Scotchmen had their St. Andrew's Ball, and last week the real Eng. „lish_had their turn. This does not mean that Scotchmen were barred last week, in fact I am told there were quite a few of them propping up the gargle room. The great thing about Scotchmen is that they are so frequently witty without knowing it, and the other night when introducing a member of the Press to a friend from the North the following was the introduction; "This man's father... was a of The Eress and member

got six months jail for telling the truth, so his son has had to le ever since,"

"ANTIDOTE")

Seen at Fanling Races.

To return to our muttons, the thusiasts. Andrew and Ursula, ir ↑ Hotel on last Saturday night. The St George's Bail was voted by addition to giving many demons- World the Flesh and the Devil of Ball Room dancing, were all there, and many others everybody a great success; there trations

nave been giving as many as four- as well, to see the popular Andrew were lots of uniform about and the pretty dresses of the Ladies blend teen lessons a day. Without ap and Ursula giving their exhibition ed with them, all branches of the pearing catty I think from the ex- of the Blues and Quick Step, and Services belog represented Many hibition of some of the dancing the applause they received, prove of the dresses were most attrac- seen here a little instruction all how much the public appreciate tive. I thought Mrs. Croucher's round would do none of us any really finished Artists. The, six Hollywood Blondes also gave a very gown of gold sequins moulded to harm. her figure was one of the most out-There is a great deal more in- fine display and were in great standing models there. Miss terest in dancing in Hong Kong form. Of course as usual there Strahan was there with her father than one would at first imagine, was plenty of dancing for the mere and mother and wore a pretty Many of the Chinese dance well public and amongst large crowd, dress of bluey green taffeta. Anne

and take it very seriously. One of I noticed Mr. and Mrs. T. Pearce, Dodwell was quite a picture in cur, afternoon contemporaries has 'Mr. and Mrs. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. black chiffon velvet, while Con- gone to the extent of publishing" | Cassidy, who had been members stance and Vera Crapnell (who the steps of various dances, dia- of a party held in the Jacobean“ have just returned from Home with gramatically. Being rather non- | Room, and afterwards came out their father) wore frocks of dif- mathematically inclined I find and joined in the fun

these terribly hard to understand. We noticed "Mr. Mickey Wright ferent shades of blue.

and DANCE CONTEST

the excellent practical in- with a very attractive and well- struction of Andrew and Ursula is dressed lady in white. One could simple to follow; In fact their not help picking her out of the method compared with the one crowd; I am intrigued to know who above is just about the same dif- she is. I saw Mrs. Elder dancing ference as there is between chalk with Mr. Nelson; she was dressed and cheese.

in a pretty flowered pink alik taffeta. I hear that Mr. Nelson is a. Director of Singer Sewing Mac chine Co. Mrs. Jupp was dressed | in pink, ripple satin which sulted her very well. Mrs. Tug Wilson a visitor from Shanghai, looked very well-groomed in white.

Throughout the week an ex- cellent dancing contest was held at the roof garden of the Hong Kong hotel, with the finals on the first noor. The winners were Mr Y. C. Wong and Miss Kwan who are

to be congratulated on" GRILL ROOM.. their excellent display. This has been a great week for dancing en-

As usual there were great doings on the first floor of the Hong Kong

Waiting between Races at Fanling.

ICHAN NOTES

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At to-morrow's meeting of the tary Board a letter from the Government relative to the ap pointment of Mr. Wong Kwong Tin to be a member of the Sanitary Board for a further term of threa

rears will be dJaid on the table.

EMPRESS OF JAPAN

There was a dance on Saturday night on the popular Eniprész of Japan, and I hear that everybody thoroughly enjoyed thamenives. Two of the members if the passen ger department of the CPR, M. Andy Farker and Mr. Stanley Garrod were enjoying themselves with the guests: Misa Hella Pes- tonje was dressed in pink ribbed silk and trom hér happy expression she must have been very happy. Miss Joseph looked extremely well in black. I hear "bres, members of the staff entertained their guests by giving an exhibition of a Hula" dance which fairly brought the ship down.

NEWS SUMMARY

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